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Mark Anderson is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Belmont University, within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University (1998), an M.A. in Classical Studies from Vanderbilt (2000), and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Calgary (1994). He is also Director of Classics at the university and founder of the weekly philosophy discussion group, Philologoi.
- Ph.D., Philosophy – Vanderbilt University (1998)
- M.A., Classical Studies – Vanderbilt University (2000)
- M.A., Philosophy – University of Calgary (1994)
His research and teaching focus on Ancient Philosophy, particularly Plato and Nietzsche, ancient Greek language and culture, and the philosophical interpretation of literature. He explores themes such as philosophical art, the nature of dialogue, purification in pre-modern thought, and the intersections of philosophy with literary figures like Herman Melville. His work often challenges standard interpretations, such as in his reading of Plato’s Phaedo as subverting Socratic philosophy in a Nietzschean manner.
His recent publications span books, book chapters, translations, and scholarly papers. Key works include Plato and Nietzsche: Their Philosophical Art (2014) and Diamythologõmen: A Philosophical Portrait of a Philosopher Philosophizing (2019). His articles appear in journals like Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy and Literature, and The Journal of Nietzsche Studies. The body of his work reveals a consistent engagement with the expressive and artistic dimensions of philosophical writing, blending hermeneutics, existential themes, and classical scholarship.
- Plato and Nietzsche: Their Philosophical Art (2014)
- Diamythologõmen: A Philosophical Portrait of a Philosopher Philosophizing (2019)
- Melville and Nietzsche: Living the Death of God (2016)
- Speaking the Truth in Plato's Republic (2010)
- Socrates as Hoplite (2005)
- Nietzsche's Subversive Rewritings of Phaedo-Platonism (2017)
Mark Anderson advises and contributes to academic discourse through his publications and leadership in the philosophy department. While no formal list of advisees or grants is provided, his co-authorship with Scott Aikin on Argumentative Norms in Republic I indicates collaborative scholarly engagement. He also contributes translations of Plato’s myths to edited volumes, further demonstrating his commitment to classical texts.
He founded and sponsors the Philologoi, a weekly philosophy discussion group, fostering intellectual community and dialogue among students and faculty. This initiative underscores his dedication to philosophical practice beyond the classroom. His work bridges analytic rigor with creative interpretation, positioning him as a distinctive voice in contemporary philosophical scholarship.
