University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point | Joshua.Horn@uwsp.edu
I specialize in 17th and 18th century philosophy and particularly in the thought of Spinoza and Leibniz. My research has recently focused on a constellation of issues surrounding Leibniz's theory of natural law on the one hand, and the way his metaphysical and epistemological views inform issues in philosophy of religion.
In addition to my primary area of specialization in 17th and 18th century philosophy, I also work to make philosophy accessible to a broad group of readers and interlocutors.
To this end, I sometimes present and publish essays concerning popular culture, especially video games. Research in this area has led to several publications. A few of these are listed with links to the respective volumes. "Identity Across Space and Time: BioShock Infinite and Theories of Transworld Individuality", and “Dreams and Possible Worlds: Inception and the Metaphysics of Modality” with Wiley-Blackwell, and “The Triforce and the Doctrine of the Mean” with Open Court. Most recently, I have also published a piece on The Last of Us and a paper related to prophecy and fate in the God of War series.
In 2024, I edited The Last of Us and Philosophy, with Wiley Blackwell.
To this end, I sometimes present and publish essays concerning popular culture, especially video games. Research in this area has led to several publications. A few of these are listed with links to the respective volumes. "Identity Across Space and Time: BioShock Infinite and Theories of Transworld Individuality", and “Dreams and Possible Worlds: Inception and the Metaphysics of Modality” with Wiley-Blackwell, and “The Triforce and the Doctrine of the Mean” with Open Court. Most recently, I have also published a piece on The Last of Us and a paper related to prophecy and fate in the God of War series.
In 2024, I edited The Last of Us and Philosophy, with Wiley Blackwell.
