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Stephen Schwartz is an Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin (UCD), where he has been a core faculty member since 1995. His academic work bridges literature, philosophy, and critical theory, with a strong focus on 19th-century French thought and aesthetics.
Education:
- BA in Literature and Philosophy, Reed College, Portland, OR
- MA in French, The Johns Hopkins University
- PhD in French, Emory University, GA, USA
His research centers on literary theory, the philosophical dimensions of literature, and the interplay between individualism and aesthetic experience. He is particularly known for his work on Flaubert, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, and Foucault. Schwartz is currently writing a book titled How Flaubert Can Ruin Your Life, which challenges the idea of literature as self-help or a source of evolutionary advantage. He is also the English translator of Vincent Descombes’s Puzzling Identities, published by Harvard University Press in 2016.
His recent publications explore topics such as cosmopolitanism in Baudelaire, telepathy in philosophy, and the ontology of literature in Blanchot and Mallarmé. The articles reflect a consistent engagement with French intellectual traditions, the limits of cognitive frameworks, and the ethical dimensions of reading.
Scientific Awards:
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Schwartz has supervised various postgraduate research activities and coordinated key modules such as The Realist Novel, Qu'est-ce que l'individualisme, and Reading French for Research. He has not received mention of external grants, but his sustained scholarly output suggests active research engagement. He is also involved in academic conferences, often presenting on autonomy, cultural intermediaries, and literary interpretation.
Labs and Research Groups:
No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in the text. However, his affiliation with the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at UCD situates him within a vibrant interdisciplinary environment focused on European literatures and philosophical thought.
