Richard Neels

Richard Neels is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Oklahoma State University (OSU), serving since September 2022. Previously, he held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at OSU from 2021 to May 2022. He holds a PhD from McMaster University (2014-2019). His research focuses on Ancient Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics, with a specialization in Heraclitus and Hellenistic thought. He teaches courses including Ancient Greek Philosophy, Logic, and Ethics, emphasizing critical thinking and historical philosophical frameworks.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, McMaster University, Canada (2014-2019)

Research Interests:

• Analysis of Pre-Socratic philosophers, particularly Heraclitus
• Ontological dependence and metaphysical explanations
• Ethical theory in ancient contexts
• Epistemological foundations in ancient philosophy

Teaching:

• Recent courses include Philosophies of Life, Ancient Greek Philosophy, and Symbolic Logic
• Supervises master's theses and research projects

Grants & Labs:

• No grants explicitly listed
• No dedicated labs mentioned, but engages in collaborative research on ancient philosophy