Joseph Rivera

Joseph Rivera is Lecturer in Theology and Philosophy at Dublin City University, specializing in phenomenology, philosophy of religion, and political philosophy. His research examines subjectivity, temporality, embodiment, and public dialogue through figures like Husserl, Heidegger, Augustine, and Rawls.

Education includes:

• PhD and MA in Phenomenology/Philosophy of Religion (specific institutions not provided)

Research explores the interplay between lived experience and philosophical concepts, with monographs on Michel Henry's phenomenology and political theology in pluralist societies. Recent work addresses love, selfhood, and secularization debates.

Editorial roles include special issues on phenomenology of religion and philosophies of love. Supervises doctoral projects on political theology, existential loneliness, and eco-theology.

Teaching covers Comparative Religion, Modern Theology, and Philosophical Texts. Authored monographs include Political Theology and Pluralism (2018) and The Contemplative Self after Michel Henry (2015).