William Kangas

William Kangas is a Teaching Professor in the Department of History and affiliated with the University Honors Program at Seattle University's College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington (1993) and has taught since 1993, specializing in historical theory, European intellectual history, and historiography. His research integrates philosophy with historical methodology, focusing on figures like Gadamer, Derrida, and Levinas.

• B.A., Whitman College (History & Religion)
• M.A./Ph.D., University of Washington (History)

His research interests span historical theory, the ethics of historiography, and the intersection of philosophy with historical practice. Current projects include a book manuscript on Gadamer and Derrida's impact on historical thinking.

Teaching responsibilities include HIST 120/121 historiography courses, European intellectual history seminars, and research courses on the Enlightenment and European modernism. No formal grants or awards explicitly noted.