John Sallis

John Sallis
BornOctober 2, 1938
DiedFebruary 18, 2025
SpouseJerry Sallis
Children2 (Lauren and Kathryn)
RelativesJames Sallis (brother)
Education
EducationTulane University (PhD, 1964)
ThesisThe Concept of World: A Study in the Phenomenological Ontology of Martin Heidegger (1964)
Doctoral advisorEdward Goodwin Ballard
Philosophical work
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolContinental philosophy
InstitutionsBoston College
Doctoral studentsJames C. Risser
Main interestsPhenomenology

John Cleveland Sallis (October 2, 1938 – February 18, 2025) was an American philosopher known for his work in the tradition of phenomenology. From 2005 until his death, he was the Frederick J. Adelmann Professor of Philosophy at Boston College. He previously taught at Pennsylvania State University (1996–2005), Vanderbilt University (1990–1995), Loyola University of Chicago (1983–1990), Duquesne University (1966–1983) and the University of the South (1964–1966).