Joe Schmid

Joe Schmid

Instructor

Joe Schmid earned his BA in Philosophy with highest distinction from Purdue University and is currently a Philosophy Ph.D. student at Princeton University. He has published 16 articles on metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and ethics in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Author of Existential Inertia and Classical Theistic Proofs and The Majesty of Reason. Creator of the YouTube channel Majesty of Reason with nearly 1.5 million views.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. candidate, Philosophy — Princeton University
  • B.A., Philosophy, highest distinction — Purdue University

About Reason & Rationality

Reason & Rationality is a selective, residential summer program on the Princeton University campus where high school students sharpen critical thinking through small-group discussion with Ph.D. instructors. Founded in 2023, 2-week and 1-week sessions. 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Learn more →