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Wanda Torres Gregory is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Humanities at Simmons University. Her teaching focuses on contemporary philosophy, ethics, logic, and the philosophy of language. She has received the 2001 Simmons University Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, reflecting her dedication to guiding students in philosophical inquiry. Her academic work bridges teaching and scholarship, exemplified by her textbook World Ethics (2003), which integrates multicultural and feminist perspectives with classical ethical theories.
Dr. Torres Gregory holds a BA and MA in Philosophy from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, and a PhD in Philosophy from Boston University. Her research specializes in 20th-century German philosopher Martin Heidegger, particularly his philosophy of language. She has authored several books, including Speaking of Silence in Heidegger (2021) and Heidegger's Path to Language (2016), which analyze the evolution of Heidegger’s ideas on language. Additionally, she has co-translated key Heidegger texts into English, earning nominations for prestigious translation awards.
Her research also engages with analytic philosophers such as W.V. Quine, Rudolf Carnap, and Ludwig Wittgenstein, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between continental and analytic traditions. Currently, she is examining the newly published 1934 lectures of Heidegger on logic and language. Dr. Torres Gregory has been recognized for her contributions, including the Dean's Award, and her translations were nominated for the German Translation Award (2005) and the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize (2010).
In her teaching, she offers courses ranging from introductory logic to advanced seminars on Heidegger and Wittgenstein. Her mentorship is reflected in her supervision of independent studies and thesis projects. While specific grants are not detailed, her scholarly activity indicates significant engagement in academic networks, such as presentations at the Heidegger Circle of North America conference.
Though no specific labs or research teams are mentioned, her work exemplifies collaborative efforts in philosophical translation and academic publishing. Dr. Torres Gregory’s career intertwines rigorous scholarship with a commitment to educating future philosophers, emphasizing critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
