Avital Ronell

Avital Ronell is a prominent American philosopher, born in 1952, who has made significant contributions to various fields of study. Her work encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including continental philosophy, literary studies, psychoanalysis, political philosophy, and ethics. As a distinguished academic, Ronell has established herself as a leading voice in her areas of expertise.

Ronell currently holds a professorship in the humanities at New York University, where she is also affiliated with the departments of Germanic languages and literature and comparative literature. In addition to her role at NYU, she co-directs the trauma and violence transdisciplinary studies program. Ronell also teaches at the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee, where she holds the prestigious title of Jacques Derrida Professor of Philosophy. Through her academic appointments and research endeavors, Ronell continues to shape the intellectual landscape of her fields and inspire new generations of scholars.