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Dr. Mary Beth Mader is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Memphis. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas and a BA from Smith College. Her research focuses on 20th-century continental philosophy, feminist theory, and the works of thinkers like Deleuze, Foucault, and Irigaray. She has held visiting roles at Charles University (Prague) and Bergische Universität Wuppertal (Germany), supported by the Erasmus Mundus Europhilosophie Fellowship. Her work includes co-translating Deleuze’s lectures, funded by an NEH grant.
Key contributions include explorations of intensity in Deleuze, genealogical analysis of sexuality and power, and feminist reinterpretations of classical texts like Antigone. Her articles span topics such as biopolitics, philosophical methodology, and the interplay between science and ethics. Awards include prestigious fellowships and grants for her translation projects and research.
- Fellowships: Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar (2015), NEH Translations Grant
- Editorial Work: Southern Journal of Philosophy (2010 Spindel Supplement)
- Key Themes: Foucault’s genealogy, Deleuze’s metaphysics, feminist critiques of anthropology
Dr. Mader’s presentations and workshops have engaged global audiences, including lectures in India and France. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges continental philosophy with feminist, ethical, and scientific studies.
