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Sean Kelsey works on ancient philosophy, especially the works of Plato and Aristotle. He joined the faculty at the University of Chicago in 2025 after holding faculty appointments at Iowa State University, UCLA, and the University of Notre Dame. He completed his BA at Thomas Aquinas College in 1992 and received his PhD in Philosophy from Princeton University in 1997. His research interests focus on Ancient Philosophy, particularly the philosophical contributions of Plato and Aristotle. He has published extensively, with works addressing various themes such as indifference, generations, truth values, and scientific principles inherent in the philosophies of Aristotle and Plato. Kelsey is passionate about teaching and engages students in critical readings of classical texts in courses like Aristotle's Metaphysics and close studies of Plato's dialogues. His academic contributions include several publications and critical essays contributing to contemporary philosophical discourse.
Department of Philosophy