Mark Bernier, PhD

Assistant Professor, Honors College

Mark Bernier, PhD, works primarily on Kierkegaard, philosophy of hope, philosophy of religion, and existentialism, but his first philosophical love was Leibniz. Some of his wider interests include metaphysics, the early modern period, ancient philosophy, and the nature of the self. His book, The Task of Hope in Kierkegaard (Oxford University Press, October 2015), explores the nature of hope and its importance in Kierkegaard’s thought. He lives in Irvine with his wife, Chris.

Education

PhD, University of California, Irvine
MA, Texas A&M University
BA, Rhode Island College

Academic Area

Honors College

Courses Taught

BUSI 495 - Writing 3: Business Ethics
HON 101 - Leadership
HON 280 - Core III
HON 300 - Core IV
PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 366 - Environmental Ethics