Timothy Shanahan

Timothy Shanahan (born December 22, 1960) is an American philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. He is known for his research on philosophy of science, philosophy and film, and the morality of terrorism. He obtained his education from the University of Notre Dame. Shanahan's work spans contemporary philosophy within the Western tradition, with main interests including the philosophy of science and the philosophy of film. He has authored several books on these topics, as well as on the morality of terrorism and evolutionary biology. His academic career is associated with Loyola Marymount University, and he is recognized as a living figure in contemporary American philosophy.