معرفی
John Protevi is the Phyllis M. Taylor Professor of French Studies and Professor of Philosophy at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he has held appointments since 1990. He specializes in contemporary French philosophy, particularly the works of Foucault and Deleuze, and intersects these with cognitive science, affective neuroscience, and political theory. His research bridges philosophy, anthropology, and the biological sciences, exploring themes like biopolitics, geophilosophy, and the socio-political dimensions of affect.
Education
- PhD in Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago, 1990
Research Interests
Protevi’s work focuses on political affect, the biological and cognitive foundations of political behavior, and the application of Deleuzean thought to contemporary issues. Key areas include:
- Geophilosophy and spatial theory
- Biopolitical analysis of power and state formation
- Cognitive science and embodiment in philosophy
- Political physiology and collective action
Awards and Honors
- 2021–2022: Sternberg Professor, LSU Ogden Honors College
- 2015: LSU Distinguished Research Master
- 2013: LSU Distinguished Faculty Award
- 2009: LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation Faculty Teaching Award
Grants and Collaborations
Protevi has engaged in interdisciplinary projects, including collaborations on the political economy of consciousness, environmental philosophy, and the neurophilosophy of affect. His work often involves cross-disciplinary dialogues with scholars in anthropology, cognitive science, and political theory.
Labs and Teams
While not directly affiliated with a specific lab, Protevi’s research contributes to LSU’s interdisciplinary initiatives in continental philosophy and the humanities. He is a key figure in the Center for French and Francophone Studies and the Philosophy Department.
