Valentin Cartillier

Valentin Cartillier serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Literature, English, and Creative Writing at the American University of Paris (AUP), teaching diverse courses spanning writing, philosophy, and political theory.

• Current courses include College Writing (EN1010I), Representation: Artistic Practice and Philosophical Thought (PL1099FB7), Political Philosophy (PL2003B and PO2003B), Reflective Seminar (RS0001FB7A), and First Year Writing (FYW1111A and FYW1111B) for Fall 2023-2025 terms

Cartillier's educational journey reflects his interdisciplinary approach:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Arts, School of Languages and Cultures, University of Queensland (2021-present)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne (2019-2020)
• Bachelor of Arts, double major in Philosophy and Political Science with minor in French (2017-2019)
• Exchange Semester, Sciences Po Paris (2018)
• Bachelor of Political, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), Latrobe University (2016-2017)
• Bachelor of Music Production, Queensland University of Technology (2011-2013)

Specializing in 20th-century continental French philosophy, Cartillier focuses on key thinkers including Althusser, Derrida, Deleuze, and Badiou. His research centers on the intersections between materialist philosophy and political theory, particularly through the lens of aleatory materialism. His scholarly work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that spans multiple domains including law, music theory, contemporary psychology, modern and contemporary English literature, French theatre, and translation studies. This breadth of perspective informs his teaching across writing, philosophy, and political science courses at AUP.

As a current PhD candidate while teaching at AUP, Cartillier represents the integration of advanced scholarly research with undergraduate education, bringing his ongoing doctoral work directly into the classroom experience for students.