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Matthew Smetona is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Intellectual Heritage Program at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. His expertise spans critical theory, Marxism, the history of political thought, and the history of the novel, particularly 19th-century European realist works.
- Books: Recovering the Later Georg Lukács (2023) and Hegel’s Logical Comprehension of the Modern State (2013)
- Editorial Roles: Contributing editor at Angelaki and manuscript referee for multiple presses and journals
His research focuses on synthesizing Marxist literary theory with critical analyses of Hegelian and Lukácsian dialectics, emphasizing their relevance to modern political and social structures. He explores how reification and spurious infinity manifest in civil society and capitalist systems, while also examining the evolution of the realist novel as a reflection of socio-political dynamics.
Recent publications and invited contributions highlight his engagement with Lukács’s ontological frameworks and their implications for understanding intentionality and social being. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with literary critique, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on ideological formations.
Advising & Grants: While specific students and grants are unlisted, his editorial and refereeing roles indicate active participation in academic peer review and critical discourse. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Temple University.
