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Joshua S. Parens is a Professor of Philosophy and Politics at the University of Dallas. He has served as Director of the Institute of Philosophic Studies and Dean of the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts for nearly a decade until December 2022. His research focuses on Islamic and Jewish medieval philosophy, early modern philosophy, and political philosophy.
Education:
- PhD in Islamic and Jewish Medieval Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and Political Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1992
- M.A., Political Science, University of Chicago
- B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's College, 1984
Research Interests: Dr. Parens explores Alfarabi’s philosophical frameworks, Maimonides’ and Spinoza’s views on human nature, and medieval political thought. He co-edited Medieval Political Philosophy: A Sourcebook (2011) and authored works on Alfarabi, Maimonides, and Leo Strauss.
Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned. However, his editorial roles with the Rochester Studies in Medieval Political Thought series indicate collaboration with academic presses.
