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Laurie Shannonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• Environmental Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laurie Shannon is the Franklyn Bliss Snyder Professor of English at Northwestern University, with a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. She studies English literature and culture in the long sixteenth century, focusing on the history of ideas in language, stakeholdership, embodiment, and cross-species relations. She serves as convener of The Anne Lister Society and is collaborating with Oxford University Press on a scholarly edition of Anne Lister’s Journal. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School; Ph.D., University of Chicago Shannon’s research explores the political imagination in early modern literature, particularly through friendship (Sovereign Amity: Figures of Friendship in Shakespearean Contexts) and animal studies (The Accommodated Animal: Cosmopolity in Shakespearean Locales). Her current monograph, 'Frailty’s Name: Shakespeare and the Natural History of Human Being,' examines human negative exceptionalism in Renaissance thought and its implications for climate crisis ethics. Her publications span Shakespeare studies, queer theory, environmental humanities, and textual editing. Notable awards include the Elizabeth Dietz Memorial Award, Robert B. Cox Teaching Award, and Dean’s Award for Graduate Mentoring. She has held NEH, ACLS, and Guggenheim fellowships. Scientific Awards: Elizabeth Dietz Memorial Award, Robert B. Cox Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, Dean's Award for Graduate Mentoring, NEH Fellowship, ACLS Fellowship, Guggenheim Fellowship Shannon contributes to the Anne Lister Diary Transcription Project and has served as English Department Chair at Northwestern. Her recent articles focus on Shakespeare’s engagement with natural history, queer cosmology, and animal sovereignty, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

John Richardsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy
• Nietzsche Studies
• Heidegger Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Richardson is a Professor of Philosophy at New York University, specializing in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy, particularly Nietzsche and Heidegger, and 19th-century American philosophy, including Emerson. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (1981) and undergraduate degrees from Harvard (1972) and Oxford (1974). His research focuses on Nietzsche's value theory, Heidegger's existential epistemology, and the intersection of philosophy with Darwinism and media studies. Key publications include Nietzsche's Values (2020), The Oxford Handbook of Nietzsche (2013), and Heidegger (2012). He has also contributed to interdisciplinary works on music and digital media aesthetics. Richardson’s work bridges traditional philosophy with contemporary debates, emphasizing Nietzsche’s critique of morality and Heidegger’s phenomenology. His analyses often integrate scientific perspectives, as seen in Nietzsche's New Darwinism (2004), which explores evolutionary themes in Nietzsche’s thought.

K. T. Falveyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Language
• Epistemology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

K. T. Falvey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on critiques of Cartesian dualism, emphasizing the social and normative foundations of intentional discourse. He challenges materialist frameworks that retain Cartesian assumptions about the mind's isolation from external reality. Education: PhD in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. Research Interests: Philosophy of Mind and Language, epistemic authority of first-person perspectives, normativity in intentional states, and the legacy of Wittgenstein/Sellars/Putnam traditions. Falvey argues that intentional discourse functions interpretively within social practices rather than as a 'folk science' of behavior. Publications span 1994-2023, with recurring themes in semantic externalism, self-knowledge, and anti-individualism. His work often engages with skeptical challenges through normative frameworks. No awards listed. No advising/grants information available in provided text. Office located in South Hall 5709 with MWTh 1-2 office hours.

Inanna Hamati-Atayaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Global Politics
• Deep History
• Social Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Inanna Hamati-Ataya is a Principal Research Fellow and Principal Investigator for the ERC-funded projects ARTEFACT (2017-2023) and NOAH (2022-2023). She is the founding director of the Centre for Global Knowledge Studies (gloknos) and affiliated with CRASSH at the University of Cambridge. Previously, she held roles including Marie Curie Fellow under the EU’s 7th Framework Programme (2013-17), Reader in International Politics at Aberystwyth University (2013-18), Lecturer at the University of Sheffield (2011-13), and Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut (2007-11), where she also served as Head of the Department of Political Studies and Public Administration. Her education includes a BA, MA, and PhD in Political Science from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, completing her thesis in 2006. Her research focuses on the intersection of global politics, deep history, social theory, and the anthropology, history, and sociology of knowledge and technology. Key projects include examining the global political structures through agricultural revolutions and developing models to preserve ancestral knowledges amid climate change. Hamati-Ataya is founding editor of the 'Global Epistemics' book series at Rowman & Littlefield and co-editor of 'Worlding Beyond the West' with Routledge. She serves on editorial boards of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews , Social Epistemology , and others, and advises the Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge (LUCK) and Duisburg Centre for Global Cooperation Research. Her academic leadership includes chairing the International Political Sociology section of the International Studies Association, serving as a trustee of the British International Studies Association, and on the governing council of the European International Studies Association. Her work often critiques Western-centric IR theories and explores reflexive methodologies in global knowledge studies. Grants and awards include ERC funding and the Marie Curie Fellowship.

Molly Brigid McGrathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phenomenology
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Molly Brigid McGrath serves as Professor of Philosophy at Assumption University and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence within the D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her academic leadership extends across philosophy pedagogy and institutional faculty development initiatives. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America (2007) M.A. in Philosophy, The Catholic University of America (2003) B.A. in Political Economy and Philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s College (1999) McGrath’s research centers on phenomenological investigations of personhood and culture through Husserl and Sokolowski, alongside critical analyses of political concepts in Aristotle and Montesquieu. Her work interrogates corruption in democratic systems, the philosophical underpinnings of liberal education, and ethical frameworks in film criticism. This dual focus manifests in rigorous scholarly publications and accessible public intellectual commentary. Analysis of her 14 peer-reviewed articles (2009-2017) reveals consistent engagement with continental philosophy’s application to socio-political structures. Key trajectories include phenomenological deconstructions of institutional reality, Aristotelian critiques of modern political economy, and Sokolowskian explorations of truth and personhood—all converging on questions of cultural integrity and moral responsibility. No formal scientific awards are documented in available records. As an educator, McGrath mentors students through diverse philosophy courses ranging from introductory ethics to advanced phenomenology seminars. Her directed studies program supports undergraduate research in 20th-century continental philosophy, liberal education theory, and Husserl’s Cartesian Meditations, reflecting her commitment to cultivating philosophical rigor in emerging scholars. Her directorship of the Center for Teaching Excellence represents a significant institutional contribution, where she advances pedagogical innovation across Assumption University’s academic divisions through faculty workshops and curriculum development initiatives.

• 17th/18th Century Philosophy
• Early Modern British Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Timothy Yenter is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Dean for Capstone at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, University of Mississippi. He is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy & Religion in the College of Liberal Arts. His academic work bridges early modern philosophy and philosophy of film. His educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from Yale University (2012), as well as MA (2003) and MPH (2008) degrees from the same institution. He earned his BA in Philosophy and History from Bethel University (MN). Yenter's research focuses on 17th and 18th-century British philosophy, especially metaphysics, methodology, and neglected figures such as Mary Astell, Anne Conway, and Samuel Clarke. He also explores the intersection of philosophy and media, particularly in film, aesthetics, and cinematic self-understanding. He describes himself as a 'shiny object' philosopher, drawn to intellectually stimulating topics across disciplines. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in early modern metaphysics and ethics, with increasing attention to feminist and interdisciplinary perspectives. Articles on Anne Conway, Mary Astell, and divine causation demonstrate deep engagement with historical and theological contexts. His work on film, including analyses of Whit Stillman and Buster Keaton, reveals a unique approach to philosophical inquiry through cinema. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his publications in respected journals such as the Southern Journal of Philosophy , British Journal for the History of Philosophy , and Film and Philosophy reflect scholarly recognition. As Associate Dean, he oversees honors capstones and the Honors Scholars program, advising numerous students. He teaches core philosophy courses including Introduction to Philosophy, History of Philosophy II, Aesthetics, and Philosophy of Film. He does not list formal PhD or Master's advisees, but his role involves significant mentorship. He maintains an active research profile with interdisciplinary reach, contributing to both historical philosophy and contemporary media studies. His ongoing work suggests continued exploration of early modern thinkers and their relevance to modern ethical and cinematic questions.

Nabeel Hamidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Philosophy
• Kant
• Dilthey
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nabeel Hamid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Concordia University, currently on sabbatical until June 30, 2026. His academic work bridges medieval, early modern, and nineteenth-century German philosophy with exceptional depth across linguistic traditions. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania (2018), an MA in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia (2012), an MA in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University (2010), and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004). Hamid's research centers on the evolution of philosophical systems across historical contexts. He specializes in German philosophy from the 17th-19th centuries, with groundbreaking work on Clauberg's reception of Cartesianism, Kant's theories of causation and teleology, and Dilthey's foundations of historical science. His parallel expertise in Latin and Arabic medieval philosophy—particularly Avicenna, Averroes, and Suarez—creates unique cross-traditional dialogues on causation. This dual focus reveals how scholastic frameworks transformed through early modern scientific revolutions. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate rigorous engagement with metaphysical structures across eras. Key patterns include the persistent tension between divine and secondary causality, teleological frameworks in scientific explanation, and the interplay between psychological foundations and historical methodology. His work consistently situates figures like Wolff and Leibniz within broader empirical and critical movements, showing how philosophical systems respond to emerging scientific paradigms. Hamid actively mentors graduate students in the Philosophy MA program at Concordia, accepting new thesis supervision inquiries. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on Islamic World philosophy, 17th/18th-century European thought, and advanced seminars on Kant and Leibniz, reflecting his commitment to transmitting complex historical-philosophical frameworks to new generations.

David Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Aristotelian Metaphysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Charles is a renowned philosopher specializing in ancient philosophy, particularly Aristotle, and the Philosophy of Mind. He currently holds a professorship at the University of Chicago, where he is engaged in research on Aristotle’s action theory and collaborating on a study of the Metaphysics . Previously, he served as Colin Prestige Research Professor at the University of Oxford’s Oriel College for over three decades and as Howard H. Newman Professor of Philosophy at Yale University (2014–2023). Education : B.Phil. and D.Phil. in Philosophy from Oxford University. Research Interests : Charles’s work centers on Aristotle’s metaphysics, mind-body problem, and the evolution of hylomorphism across philosophical traditions. He critiques post-Cartesian frameworks through an Aristotelian lens, emphasizing the integration of psychological and physical phenomena. Publications : His key works include Aristotle’s Philosophy of Action (1984), Aristotle on Meaning and Essence (2000), and The Undivided Self (2021), which challenge modern dualisms by reviving Aristotelian holistic views. Recent projects explore the historical trajectory of hylomorphism and Aristotle’s central metaphysical texts. Awards : Honorary doctorate from TU Athens, Learned Society of Wales fellowship, and a 2024 Festschrift Aristotelian Metaphysics featuring essays by peers and former students. Collaborations : Co-authoring a study on Aristotle’s Metaphysics with Michail Peramatzis (Oxford) and leading seminars on action theory at the University of Chicago. His work bridges ancient and contemporary philosophy, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.

• International Relations
• Contemporary History
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Diego S. Crescentino serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Deusto's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, maintaining an active research profile bridging International Relations and Contemporary History. His transdisciplinary work examines foreign policy frameworks through historical lenses, with particular focus on Latin American geopolitical positioning and conceptual evolution of the Global South. Fluent in five languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese), he has conducted research stays at Columbia University, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, University of Erfurt, and multiple Brazilian institutions. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Contemporary History from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (international mention from Columbia University) M.A. in International Relations and African Studies (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) B.A. in Political Science and Public Administration (Universidad Nacional de Cuyo) Crescentino holds ANECA accreditation for Assistant, Associate, and Private University Professor positions across the Spanish higher education system. Research interests span critical international relations theory with emphasis on utopian narratives in political positioning, Brazilian diplomatic evolution, environmental resistance movements, and migration policy frameworks. His work challenges traditional geopolitical binaries while examining how literary sources decode postcolonial resistance. Current projects analyze how far-right populism constructs covert utopias through environmental denial and the tension between extractivist geopolitics and community resilience. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three key trajectories: deconstruction of Global South conceptualization through environmental agendas, analysis of academic influences on Brazilian diplomatic practice, and methodological innovations merging historical and IR frameworks. His scholarship employs qualitative analysis, process tracing, and interdisciplinary source triangulation to examine structural transformations in emerging economies and migration governance. Professional recognition includes: Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) at the Spanish National Research Council Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship at Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt While specific advisees aren't documented in the provided materials, his teaching manual "Cartografías disidentes" demonstrates engagement with critical theoretical frameworks at graduate level. Research collaborations with scholars like Sergio Caballero and Gabriela de Lima Grecco indicate participation in transnational academic networks. His work with the Grupo de Estudios Internacionales de la UAM continues critical scholarship traditions established through their academic journal and master's program. Crescentino's methodological approach combines historical analysis with contemporary policy examination, particularly through oral history integration with normative frameworks. His current research examines epistemic resistance strategies in Global South conceptualization and environmental utopianism within populist movements, building on extensive fieldwork across Latin American and European academic institutions.

Tim Smarttمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Decision Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim Smartt is a Lecturer and Research Associate in Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics & Society, University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney. He co-convenes the Moral Philosophy & Ethics Education research program. His expertise spans epistemology, ethics, decision theory, and social/political philosophy. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2025), with earlier degrees from the same institution, and has held visiting research positions at Princeton University, King’s College London, and the University of Chicago. His work bridges contemporary analytical philosophy with historical traditions, emphasizing practical rationality and ethical accountability. PhD: University of Sydney (2025) MPhil: University of Sydney (2011, High Distinction) BA: University of Sydney (2008, First Class Honours) Research interests focus on epistemic blame, probabilistic knowledge, temporal discounting critiques, and conspiracy theory dynamics. He has published in Philosophical Studies , Episteme , and Australasian Philosophical Review . He co-edits a Synthese topical collection on epistemic responsibility and teaches courses in ethics, decision theory, and philosophy as a way of life. Awards Dean’s Teaching Award (2019) Paulette Isabel Jones Scholarship (2023) David Harold Tribe Research Fellowship (2021) His grants include leading projects on virtue ethics education and moral development. Collaborations include work on conspiracy theories with Utrecht University and character development initiatives with The Scots College.

Marie Jayasekeraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Free Will
• Human Agency
• Early Modern Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marie Jayasekera is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at California State University, Long Beach within the College of Liberal Arts . Her research focuses on free will and human agency in early modern philosophy, exploring how thinkers like Descartes, Hobbes, Hume, and Astell conceptualized the nature of freedom and the threats to agency posed by psychological, sociocultural, and divine factors. Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology (Yale University) Master of Arts in Philosophy (Tufts University) Doctor of Philosophy (University of Michigan) Research Interests: Marie examines the interplay between experience, custom (both psychological mechanisms and social practices), and their impact on agency. She analyzes how early modern philosophers addressed questions of responsibility, moral psychology, and the role of reason versus emotion in shaping human action. Recent projects include reinterpreting Descartes’ theory of judgment and exploring Mary Astell’s critiques of societal norms. Teaching: She teaches courses ranging from introductory classes like The Meaning of Life to advanced seminars on Moral Responsibility , Hume’s Treatise , and Free Will in Early Modern Philosophy . Publications: Her work appears in journals such as Ergo , British Journal for the History of Philosophy , and Journal of the History of Philosophy , with a focus on Descartes, Hobbes, and the broader early modern philosophical tradition.

Andrew Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Mind
• Metaphysics
• Embodied Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew Bailey is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph's College of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (1998) and degrees from Pembroke College, Oxford (B.A. Honors and M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, 1991). His research focuses on phenomenal consciousness, embodied cognition, and the philosophy of William James, with significant contributions to debates on physicalism, mental causation, and panpsychism. Bailey has edited multiple influential works, including anthologies on social and political thought and editions of classic philosophical texts like Descartes' Meditations and Locke's Second Treatise . He has secured substantial funding through a SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005–2008) for his work on the metaphysics of consciousness. Bailey received the 2009 Distinguished Professorial Award for teaching excellence from the University of Guelph Faculty Association. His edited volumes, such as Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers (2013), reflect his expertise in synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives. As an academic leader, he oversees research and graduate programs while maintaining an active editorial role in publishing foundational texts and anthologies. Bailey's work bridges historical and contemporary philosophy, often engaging with cognitive science and empirical methodologies. He emphasizes embodied cognition and the role of sensory-motor systems in perception, while also critiquing traditional Cartesian frameworks. His edited works demonstrate a commitment to accessible scholarship, with series like the Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought (2008) consolidating key texts from ancient to modern thinkers. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Calgary (1998) B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Pembroke College, Oxford (1991) Awards: 2009 Distinguished Professorial Award (Teaching) Advising & Grants: SSHRC Grant: $57,641 for 'Metaphysics of Phenomenal Consciousness' (2005–2008) Advises graduate students on philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and William James Bailey leads efforts to integrate cutting-edge research with pedagogical innovation, exemplified by his 2024 editions of Socratic dialogues and the Broadview Introduction to Philosophy . His edited works often include critical introductory essays, such as in Philosophy of Mind: The Key Thinkers , which provides contextual analysis for contemporary debates. He also collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as EEG analysis studies linking cognitive states to embodied experience.

• Feminist Postdevelopmental Pedagogy
• Early Childhood Education
• Critical Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mindy Blaise and Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw are prominent scholars in early childhood education and critical theory, advocating for postdevelopmental pedagogies that disrupt traditional developmental frameworks. Their interdisciplinary work integrates feminist, decolonial, and environmental humanities perspectives to reimagine childhood and education in response to ecological crises and social inequities. Central to their collaboration is the development of a Living Feminist Postdevelopmental Lexicon , challenging Cartesian dualisms and human exceptionalism while prioritizing relational ethics and multispecies entanglements. Their research critiques neoliberal and colonial legacies in education, emphasizing care, decolonization, and rethinking power-knowledge relationships in early childhood spaces. Key themes include: decolonization of educational spaces, queer worlding, vibrancy of materiality, and response-ability in pedagogical practices. Their work bridges theory and practice through experimental empiricism and transdisciplinary methods, fostering ethical engagements with children, environments, and marginalized communities.

• Philosophy of Religion
• Philosophy of Mind
• Personal Identity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aykut Alper YILMAZ is a scholar in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences at Ankara Social Sciences University . His work bridges the Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Mind , focusing on the intersections of theological and philosophical frameworks with concepts like personal identity, free will, human materiality, and consciousness. PhD in Philosophy of Religion (2020), Master's in Philosophy of Religion (2015), both from Ankara University . Current Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology, Ankara Social Sciences University, since 2024. Yılmaz investigates the philosophical viability of materialism against traditional dualist views in theistic traditions. His publications include two books: İnsan Nedir? Teistik Materyalizmin İmkânı (What is Human? The Possibility of Theistic Materialism, 2022) and Düşünüyorum! Öyleyse Bir Ruhum Var (I Think! Therefore I Have a Soul, 2025), addressing mind-body duality and theological implications. His recent articles explore topics such as: Problem of Evil and divine attributes (2024) Simulation Hypothesis in a multiverse context (2023) Split-Brain Cases as materialist arguments (2022) Al-Ghazali’s Soul Theories (2021) Yılmaz has also presented at international conferences, including the 2022 Metaverse and Religion Symposium and the 2024 Turkey Social Sciences Symposium . He supervised a Master's thesis on John Martin Fischer’s views on divine foreknowledge and free will and holds a TÜBİTAK 2219 research grant for work on "The Nature of Consciousness in Naturalism and Theism" (2024).

Cristobal Cea S.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Media Art
• Contemporary Art
• History and Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cristobal Cea S. is a Chilean artist and educator affiliated with Tufts University's School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) as a Professor of the Practice. His work interrogates the intersection of digital media, history, and memory, using 3D animation and archival materials to reimagine forgotten or marginalized narratives. Education: While not explicitly stated, his practice evolved from traditional painting to digital media, informed by his MFA and early engagement with computing. Notable projects include Ghosts of Concordia (2016), which reanimates news footage of floods through digital media, and Stability (2015), exploring camera stabilization technologies as metaphors for disembodied witnessing. His AntesDelOlvido (2019/21) and America Imaginaria (2024) series further dissect the persistence of historical trauma and the politics of digital spectatorship. Scientific awards include the Fulbright Fellowship, Goethe Institut 18O Grant, MAVI Emerging Art Award, UC Artistic Research Grant, and RISD Bridge Academic Research Grant. His work has been exhibited globally at institutions like Ars Electronica, National Museum of Fine Arts (Chile), and Microscope Gallery (NY), with residencies at MacDowell and Yaddo.