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Mark Dooley
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Mark Dooley in 2013, giving a lecture in France
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| Born | 12 January 1970 Dublin, Ireland
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| Education | University College Dublin, (BA, MA, PhD) |
| Awards | John Henry Newman Scholar in Theology 1999–2002 |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
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Philosophy, theology, religion |
Mark Dooley (born 12 January 1970) is an Irish philosopher, writer, and newspaper columnist. He writes about different types of philosophy and religion. He has written several books, including The Politics of Exodus: Kierkegaard's Ethics of Responsibility (2001), Roger Scruton: The Philosopher of Dover Beach (2009), and Why Be a Catholic? (2011).
Mr. Dooley has also written for many newspapers, such as The Irish Times and the Daily Mail.
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Early Life and Education
Mark Dooley grew up in Dublin, Ireland. He went to school at Synge Street CBS. He later studied history and philosophy at University College Dublin (UCD). He earned his first degree (BA) in 1991. He then got his master's degree (MA) in philosophy in 1993.
He continued his studies at UCD and received his doctorate (PhD) in philosophy in 1997. His main research was about a philosopher named Kierkegaard. His work was later published as a book. During his research, he received a special fellowship at St Olaf College in Minnesota, USA.
Mark Dooley's Career
Teaching Philosophy
Mr. Dooley taught philosophy and theology at University College Dublin (UCD) starting in 1993. He was also a John Henry Newman Scholar in theology there. He was a visiting lecturer in philosophy at Maynooth University in 1998 and 1999. He returned to teach there again from 2006 to 2011.
Writing and Broadcasting
Mark Dooley often speaks on Ireland's national radio stations. These include RTÉ, Newstalk, and Today FM. Since 2002, he has written for many newspapers and magazines. Some of these are The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, and Prospect Magazine.
From 2003 to 2006, he wrote a column about world events for the Sunday Independent. This column discussed topics like the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Iraq.
Since 2006, Mr. Dooley has been a cultural and political writer for the Irish Daily Mail. He writes a weekly column called 'Moral Matters'. He also writes longer articles called 'Saturday Essays' sometimes.
Mark Dooley lives in County Dublin with his wife and their three children.
Key Works and Ideas
Understanding Søren Kierkegaard
In his book The Politics of Exodus: Kierkegaard's Ethics of Responsibility (2001), Mark Dooley shares new ideas about the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. He suggests that Kierkegaard's ideas about right and wrong are similar to those of another philosopher, Jacques Derrida. Dooley shows that Kierkegaard believed in a kind of open community, not just individual thinking.
Exploring Ethics and Christianity
Questioning Ethics: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy (1999) is a book Dooley co-edited with Richard Kearney. It looks at important discussions in modern European ethical thought. It includes writings from famous philosophers like Paul Ricoeur and Jacques Derrida. The book explores how critical thinking changes philosophy. It also discusses modern ethical issues like memory, responsibility, and democracy.
Questioning God (2001) is a collection of essays. It explores modern ideas about God and forgiveness. Many thinkers contributed to this book.
A Passion for the Impossible: John D. Caputo in Focus (2002) is the first detailed study of the works of John D. Caputo. It includes writings from Jacques Derrida and others. The book also features an interview with Derrida by Mark Dooley.
Ideas of Jacques Derrida
In 2007, Dooley helped write The Philosophy of Derrida. This book explains the main ideas of Jacques Derrida. It also looks at how these ideas have made an impact. The book shows Derrida as a writer who respected traditions, rather than someone who just wanted to destroy old ideas.
Mark Dooley's letters with Derrida are kept in a large collection of Derrida's papers. This collection is at the Institut mémoires de l'édition contemporaine in France.
Roger Scruton's Philosophy
Roger Scruton. The Philosopher of Dover Beach (2009) is the first full look at Roger Scruton's philosophical ideas. In this book, Dooley explains the main ideas from over 40 books written by Scruton. He helps readers understand how Scruton's ideas developed. The book teaches readers step-by-step. It explores Scruton's thoughts on people, art, and his conservative views. It also looks at his ideas on protecting the nation state.
The Roger Scruton Reader is a companion book. It is a collection of texts by Scruton that Dooley chose and edited. These texts are grouped into topics like conservatism, culture, and nature. The book also has an article by Scruton about architecture.
In Conversations with Roger Scruton, published in 2016, Dooley shares new insights into Scruton's life and thoughts.
Irish Catholic Church
Mark Dooley wrote about the challenges facing the Irish Catholic Church in his book Why be a Catholic? (2011). He was asked by priests and the public to write this book. He wanted to show a way forward for the Church.
In 2013, he was invited to speak at the University of Caen Lower Normandy in France. He gave a main lecture about the situation of the Irish Catholic Church. His talk was called "Reclaiming the Irish Church."
Technology and Our Place in the World
Moral Matters. A Philosophy of Homecoming (2015) is based on his weekly newspaper column. It is a philosophical book about feeling at home and connected to a place. It also talks about memory, identity, loss, and love. Dooley discusses how people can feel disconnected when they spend too much time online. He shows how people can reconnect with their surroundings and feel more human, even in a very connected world.
