Hoon Lee

Continuing Lecturer of Philosophy

Introduction

Hoon J. Lee is a Continuing Lecturer of Philosophy. He teaches courses in ethics, philosophy of religion, aesthetics and culture. He also manages the Philosophy at PNW blog.

Research Overview

Lee’s first book is in on the German Enlightenment. The work explores the theological and philosophical outworkings of the biblical accommodation debate. Lee is currently working on a book that discusses Kierkegaard and popular culture. Lee also works on Johann Georg Hamann.

Select Publications

“Kierkegaard and Pop Culture,” Lexington, 2025. (forthcoming)

“The Biblical Accommodation Debate in Germany: Interpretation and the Enlightenment,” Palgrave Macmillian, 2017.

“Hamann, Condescension, and Divine Hiddenness: A Response to Tyler Paytas.” Philosophy & Theology 34, 1 & 2 (2023): 3–25.

“American Theravada Buddhists.” In American Religious History: Belief and Society through Time, ed. Gary S. Smith, ABC-CLIO, 2020.