Patrick graduated in 2007 from Georgetown University in philosophy and history. His primary interest is in the history of early modern philosophy. Specifically he enjoys exploring the British (Locke, Berkeley, Hume) and French (Descartes, Malebranche) traditions and the interactions between the two. Seventeenth century immaterialism is also of interest. He also enjoys utilitarianism, applied ethics (especially animal, environmental and bioethics) and the history of ethics. He was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, still his home at heart. He’s currently learning Latin and plans to learn French as well. Outside of philosophy, he enjoys music (hard rock and metal), travel, and reading.

phone: (919) 962-3329
email: pconnoll@email.unc.edu