Dr. Murray Littlejohn

Biography

Murray Littlejohn is a Senior Instructor in the Humanities at the University of New Brunswick. He has obtained a BA and an MA from the University of Ottawa, a B.Th. from the Université Saint-Paul, and a PhD from Boston College. His research interests primarily lie in Contemporary Philosophy with a particular emphasis on bridging the divide between Analytical and Continental traditions. Littlejohn has contributed significantly to the discourse on late Antiquity and Early Medieval Philosophy, drawing insights from both sides of the philosophical spectrum involving figures like Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, Martin Heidegger, and Paul Ricoeur. His notable publications include 'Imagination Richard Kearney Reader', focusing on the intersection of philosophy and psychology, and forthcoming works such as 'Thinking Film: Philosophy Movies'. Littlejohn has been actively involved in organizing conferences that delve into Philosophical self-exploration and has presented at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Chicago. He teaches several courses centered on philosophy, including Philosophy of Film with a focus on Stanley Cavell and Philosophy of Language. His current research is centered on the nexus of self, influenced by the thoughts of Saint Augustine in relation to Contemporary Philosophy.

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