Rory Hanlon

Rory Hanlon is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC), affiliated with the Program for Public Discourse and the Department of Philosophy. He joined UNC in 2023 after serving as a Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago. He holds a BA from St. John’s College, Santa Fe (2014) and a PhD in the Joint Program in Ancient Philosophy from the University of Chicago (2021).

Research Interests: Hanlon’s work centers on ancient Greek thought, particularly Aristotle’s conceptions of mind, soul, and life, and their influence across the history of philosophy. He explores connections between these ideas and contemporary philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and moral psychology. His interests also extend to philosophy of film, film theory, and the role of philosophy as a 'way of life' in Greco-Roman antiquity.

Teaching & Professional Background:

• Current: Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC
• Previous: Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago

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