Mark Dooley

Mark Dooley
Mark Dooley in 2013, giving a lecture in France
Born (1970-01-12) 12 January 1970
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation(s)Philosopher, writer
AwardsJohn Henry Newman Scholar in Theology
1999–2002
Education
EducationUniversity College Dublin, (BA, MA, PhD)
Philosophical work
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
Main interestsPhilosophy, theology, religion
Websitedrmarkdooley.com

Mark Dooley (born 12 January 1970) is an Irish philosopher, writer and newspaper columnist. A specialist in continental philosophy, theology and the philosophy of religion, he is the author of 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).

Dooley has written for several newspapers, including The Irish Times, and the Daily Mail.