Javier E. Carreño Cobos

I studied Philosophy and English at Dallas, and Philosophy at Leuven (Belgium), where I earned a doctoral degree in 2010. I have written mainly on the imagination and aesthetics – taking Edmund Husserl’s phenomenology as point d’appui. I also maintain an interest in the philosophy of religion, especially the role of affectivity as a preamble to faith. Since 2011 I have taught for Franciscan University of Steubenville’s study abroad program located in lower Austria, where I am an associate professor of philosophy, and also serve as academic chairman. My teaching comprises both “core” courses in the perennial tradition as well as specialized courses, also in English Literature and in Theology. Born and raised in Colombia, I became a Belgian citizen in 2008. My wife Bea comes from Hungary, and together we raise two children – in 4 languages!