Intellect

Tony received his Ph.D. from the National University of Ireland in 1975. He has been teaching at the Philosophy Department, University College Cork for almost thirty years. In addition to the conventional activities of writing and teaching, he likes to generate and be involved in philosophical discussion and debate. To this end, Tony has been very active in the organization of conferences and symposia. In addition, he likes to co-operate with the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education here at UCC, especially on its Diploma in Social Studies course.

Tony is currently President of the British Society for Phenomenology. He has been Chairman (1996-1999) and Secretary (1992-1995) of the National Committee for Philosophy, Royal Irish Academy. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the book series Continental Philosophy, Routledge, New York and London.