About

About Scott M. Sullivan

Dr. Scott M. Sullivan holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX.

He is the producer of numerous video courses in the areas of
logic, the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas, philosophical arguments for the existence of God, the historical evidence for the Christian faith, the philosophy of mind, various topics in Catholic theology, and others.

He is also a member of the Committee on Logic for the American Catholic Philosophical Association Committee on Priestly Formation as well as the author of
An Introduction To Traditional Logic, St. Thomas Aquinas and the Principle of Sufficient Reason, and is currently working on a new book entitled The Thomistic Teleological Argument.

Dr. Sullivan is a popular speaker throughout the United States who speaks on topics like the importance of teaching children on how to intellectually defend their faith, the complementary relationship between faith and reason, the importance of training in classical logic, why the study of philosophy is everybody’s business, and the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Dr. Sullivan has also appeared on EWTN television and several nationally syndicated radio programs.

Dr. Sullivan is the founder of Classical Theist productions, a company devoted to teaching the Catholic intellectual tradition and making it accessible through modern technologies.

Finally, Dr. Sullivan is a former U.S. heavyweight kickboxing champion, holds a fourth degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is the owner and chief instructor at 
Bam Bam Martial Arts in Houston, TX.

Curriculum Vitae: 2003; M.A., Philosophy, Holy Apostles College, 2014 Ph.D. Philosophy, University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the University of Houston, San Jacinto College, and University of St. Thomas (Houston) 2004-2008.

A Vision for the Reader


My purpose is simple but profound: to dedicate my life to exploring and sharing the deep truths of philosophy with others. These ideas, profound as they are, should not remain locked away in the halls of academia, accessible only to specialists. Philosophy and should, to some degree belong to everyone, as a tool for understanding the world, seeking truth, and for living a good life.


I write not for other academics but for ordinary people who are curious, thoughtful, and eager to wrestle with life’s biggest questions. Academic philosophy has its place, but it often becomes insular and stifling. A professor friend of mine once remarked, “Writing for academics means ten people in the world will read it, and five of them will disagree with it.” While scholarly debate has its merits, my mission is different. I want my work to reach beyond the academy to those who long for wisdom but may not have the tools to access it.


In this, I follow the example of Socrates, who took philosophy to the streets, engaging anyone willing to think deeply about their lives. He believed wisdom should be accessible to all, not just an elite few, and that vision inspires my own work. I also draw from Mortimer J. Adler, who famously declared he never wanted to write a book for other academics. Adler believed philosophy’s greatest value lay in its ability to illuminate lives outside the academy, and I share that conviction.


Philosophy, at its best, is a liberating force. Socrates envisioned it as a way to free people from the cave of ignorance, to help them see more clearly and live more wisely. That vision drives my mission. My posts and books are crafted to inspire understanding and curiosity, blending intellectual rigor with accessible language. 


This is my calling: to bring the timeless truths of philosophy and theology to those who seek them, in a way that is both profound and accessible. I write not for scholarly accolades or prestige but to serve truth and Christ, striving to share these ideas in a form that enriches and transforms lives.


This is why I write. This is why I create.