John D. Kronen

John D. Kronen is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, where he has taught since 1990. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from SUNY Buffalo (1990) and a BA in Philosophy and English from Marquette University (1985). His research focuses on metaphysics, Baroque scholasticism, philosophy of religion, and Indian philosophy. He has translated and edited key works by medieval philosophers such as Francisco Suárez and Johann Adam Scherzer, contributing to the revival of scholastic thought in contemporary discourse.

Research Contributions: Kronen’s translations of Suárez’s On the Formal Cause of Substance (2000) and selections from De Anima (2012), along with God’s Final Victory (2013) and Scherzer’s Axiomata Resoluta (2016), bridge medieval scholastic traditions with modern philosophical debates. His work emphasizes rigorous analysis of metaphysical frameworks, particularly in theology and ethics.

Teaching & Service: In Fall 2025, he teaches multiple sections of PHIL 110: The Person and the Good, integrating Catholic intellectual tradition, ethics, and logic. His courses explore the intersection of human personhood, morality, and belief in God.

Awards & Grants: No specific academic awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. His professional focus remains on scholarly translation, research, and teaching.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated research lab or team is mentioned, though his collaborations with scholars like Jeremiah Reedy highlight interdisciplinary scholarly partnerships.