J. Colin McQuillan

J. Colin McQuillan is a Professor of Philosophy at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University, an M.A. from Boston College, and a B.A. from Loyola University Chicago. His research focuses on the history of modern European philosophy, particularly aesthetics and Kantian thought. He has authored or edited five books and numerous articles. McQuillan has held visiting scholar positions at the Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (2006-2007) and the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (2018-2019), supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

McQuillan teaches courses including Senior Seminar, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, and Ethics. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical debates, emphasizing Kant's legacy and the evolution of aesthetic theory. His publications span from Kantian critiques to early modern aesthetics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

His professional contributions include editorial and curatorial work in aesthetics, such as the Bloomsbury Anthology of Aesthetics. McQuillan maintains active academic engagement through his personal website and Academia.edu profile.