Dr. David Wills

Biography

David Wills specializes in modernist literature, film theory, and comparative literature. He joined the Department of French and Francophone Studies at Brown University in the fall of 2013. Wills received his B.A. in English and French in 1974 and his M.A. in French in 1976 from the University of Auckland. He completed his doctoral studies at Université de Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle in 1979. He has worked at various institutions including James Cook University and Louisiana State University, where he became a Professor in 1991 and chaired the department from 1993 to 1998. Wills has been active in research and teaching, contributing significantly to the fields of literary theory and philosophy through his writings and translations, notably of Jacques Derrida. His publications include major works such as 'Prosthesis', 'Inanimation', and 'Killing Temporal Technology Death Penalty'. Current projects explore the intersections of technology, ecology, and human experience, focusing on critical reflections regarding literature and the environment. Recently, Wills published translations of Derrida’s works, further solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in the dissemination of contemporary French philosophical thought.

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