Stanley Uche Anozie

Stanley Uche Anozie is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, specializing in hermeneutics, African philosophy, and social-political ethics. He holds a PhD from Dominican University College/Carleton University and has taught at institutions including the University of Indianapolis and William Paterson University. His research focuses on intercultural hermeneutics, African ontologies, and the intersection of philosophy with global development challenges.

Education:

• B.A., Pontifical Urban University, Rome
• M.A., Dominican University College/University of Ottawa
• Ph.D., Dominican University College/Carleton University

Research Interests: Anozie explores philosophical frameworks addressing belongingness, justice, and ethical globality. He examines African indigenous philosophies (e.g., Igbo metaphysics) alongside Western thinkers like Gadamer, Maritain, and Aristotle to bridge cultural divides. His work critiques colonial legacies and addresses contemporary issues like religious terrorism and development ethics.

Recent Work: His 2023 book *Beauty in African Thought* redefines ethical frameworks through African perspectives. He co-leads a project on political thought with Prof. Mahmoud Masaeli and contributes to journals like the *Revue Roumaine de Philosophie*. His 2020 study on Gadamer and African hermeneutics highlights cross-cultural dialogue.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Finalist for 2019 PROSE Award (book contribution)
• Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Philosophy
• Vice-President, Alternative Perspectives and Global Concerns (AP-GC)

Teaching & Engagement: Courses include *Philosophical Hermeneutics on Race and Justice* and *African and Western Aesthetics*. He emphasizes applied ethics and global responsibility, addressing topics like propaganda analysis (via Jacques Ellul) and postcolonial identity.