Doctor Paul W. Franks is a true scholar in the field of Philosophy and Judaic Studies. His experience and research have allowed him to hold positions of high prestige, including serving as a Chair Director at Yale University and leaving a profound mark on the academic community.  

In particular, throughout his career, Franks has delved into areas such as Jewish Philosophy, German Idealism, the figure of Immanuel Kant, Metaphysics, Epistemology and other foundations of the humanistic sciences. Thanks to his research in these areas, he has received numerous awards. For example, his doctoral thesis, entitled "Kant and Hegel on the Esotericism of Philosophy", was awarded the Emily and Charles Carrier Prize at Harvard University. In addition, this monograph was developed under the supervision of famed philosopher Stanley Cavell.  

In 2005, Dr. Franks published his influential work "All or Nothing: Systematicity, Transcendental Arguments, and Skepticism in German Idealism". The volume has been highlighted as one of the most influential and brilliant texts in relation to the aforementioned current of philosophical thought. It also offers a holistic view of its contemporary relevance.

On the other hand, the expert receives regular invitations from numerous scientific and academic institutions to present his studies. Among them are the universities of Toronto, Chicago and Notre Dame. In addition, he has been a lecturer and collaborator at the Jackman Institute of Humanities, Balliol College, Oxford and received the Lady Davis Fellowship for Researchers from the Hebrew University. He is also a member of the American Council of Learned Societies.  

As such, Dr. Franks has a very high standing within the community of international experts in Hebrew philosophy and culture. Proof of this are also his various scientific articles in specialized publications of very high global academic impact.

• Robert F. and Patricia Weis Chair in Philosophy and Judaic Studies at Yale University.
• Recipient of the Lady Davis Graduate Research Fellowship at Hebrew University
• Ph.D. in Philosophy from Harvard University
• M.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Balliol College, Oxford.
• Member of:  
  
  • American Council of Learned Societies
  • Mrs. Giles F. Whiting Humanities Dissertation Society at Harvard University
  • Society of Michigan Scholars