Philosopher, Professor, Writer, Publisher, DJ, The Full Renaissance Bit, Really. https://dgilesauthor.com/
Advisory Council and seminar leader, Foundation for Philosophical Orientation
In December 2025, I resigned from my position as a philosophy professor at a US university because I refused to agree to censor what my students could read.
I’m a philosopher by trade and temperament. For more than 20 years and across three countries, I have taught philosophy to university students. I have deliberately taught part-time so I can enjoy greater academic freedom. Uninterested in the insular ivory tower, I instead devote my time to research and producing articles and videos for the general public that connect real philosophy with real life for real people.
I studied philosophy and religious studies at the University of Minnesota and earned my PhD in social-political philosophy at the University of Essex in England. I’m a philosopher who looks at the larger picture and the complexities of society. Rather than reacting to current events, I seek to identify their causes and the social forces and attitudes behind them. My research helps us better understand social injustices, how people work for greater recognition, and how individuals construct and maintain personal identities and social meanings.
I am a seasoned lecturer and video producer, skilled in public speaking, panel discussions, and interviews. I am available to those eager for serious and deep conversations about philosophy and politics.
Also, I have been a radio disc jockey since 1997 and since 2003 have managed the Internet radio station WorldFusionRadio.com. In 2018, I moved to Prague with my spouse, a professional editor.
