Simon Critchley

Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York City. He studied philosophy at the University of Essex, where he also earned his doctorate, and later joined the faculty. He also received a masters in Philosophy from the University of Nice. Among other activities, he has served as Directeur de Programme at the College International de Philosophie in Paris (1998-2004), has been a fellow at the Humboldt Foundation (1997-1999), and has taught as a visiting professor at many institutes and universities. He is the author of 17 books, some of which have been widely translated.