Dr. Jacob Mcnulty

Biography

Jacob McNulty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Yale University, specializing in modern European philosophy. His notable works include the book 'Hegel’s Logic Metaphysics', published in 2023 by Cambridge University Press, and an upcoming title on Herbert Marcuse and the Frankfurt School set for 2024. His research encompasses a range of projects focused on the attempts of German idealists to resolve issues presented in Kant’s critical philosophy, specifically re-conceptualizing the relationship between logic and metaphysics. Additionally, he explores how Frankfurt School critical theorists interpret Marx’s historical materialism in relation to transcendental idealism. McNulty is currently working on a project examining Sartre’s thoughts on nothingness and intersubjectivity. His articles have been featured in major journals including Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, European Journal of Philosophy, and the Journal of the History of Philosophy, as well as various edited volumes. His interests also extend to musical aesthetics, where he has contributed a response to the philosophical issues surrounding atonal music. He completed his PhD at Columbia University in 2019, under the advisement of Fred Neuhouser and Axel Honneth, following a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from Harvard College and a Master of Philosophy in Intellectual History from Cambridge University. Besides his academic pursuits, he enjoys playing jazz guitar.

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