James Kintz

James Kintz is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at The Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology in Berkeley, California. His research focuses on metaphysics, medieval philosophy, philosophy of mind, and social ontology. He examines Thomas Aquinas's theories of cognition, intersubjectivity, and personhood, often integrating historical and contemporary perspectives.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, Saint Louis University
• MA in Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University
• BA in Philosophy, Lindenwood University

Research Interests: Kintz explores social ontology, philosophical anthropology, and the intersection of metaphysics with medieval thought. Recent work addresses shared experience, joint agency, and the role of interpersonal relations in personhood theory.

Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes dialogical engagement, integrating historical and contemporary theories with interdisciplinary insights from psychology, physics, and art to foster critical evaluation of philosophical assumptions.

Affiliations:

• American Philosophical Association
• American Catholic Philosophical Association
• Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
• Society of Christian Philosophers