Jonathan Gottschall
Jonathan Gottschall is an American literary scholar and leading figure in the field of literature and evolution.
He teaches at Washington and Jefferson College and completed his graduate work at State University of New York at Binghamton.
Gottschall's work focuses on applying evolutionary psychology to literature, as seen in his book "The Rape of Troy," which examines Homeric epics through this lens.
He advocates for incorporating quantitative methods in humanities research, particularly in literary studies.
Gottschall's interdisciplinary approach has garnered attention from prominent publications, including the New York Times and Science magazine, highlighting his contributions to the evolving landscape of literary scholarship.
