He received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 2007 and has taught modern religious thought, philosophy and interdisciplinary studies at Oberlin College and the University of California, Merced. His publications include work on religion and political philosophy, phenomenology and philosophy of science. He is co-founder of Synousia, a scholarly organization devoted to revitalizing the ancient ideals of philosophical practice and developing modes of dialogue between contemporary philosophy and religious traditions. He is a Spinozist and enjoys adventuring with his wife and son.