Dr. Thomas Pendlebury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Pendlebury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, having joined in July 2023. He earned his PhD in Philosophy from Harvard University in 2021, where he focused on theoretical and practical philosophy, specifically drawing connections between Kant and early modern European philosophy, as well as post-Kantian German idealism. His research interests include Kant's critical works and the structure of his philosophy, examining central themes in his writings. Pendlebury is actively engaged in teaching the history of Western philosophy, and he offers courses on various topics of Early Modern and Medieval Philosophy, emphasizing significant figures such as Descartes, Locke, and Hume among others. His selected publications include notable articles like "The Shape Kantian Mind" in Philosophy and Phenomenological Research (2022) and "Real Problem Pure Reason" in European Journal Philosophy (2022).

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-07-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and researching in the Department of Philosophy.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — 2023-07-01

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research in early modern philosophy and taught courses.

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Department of Philosophy