Alan Pratt

Alan R. Pratt (born 1953) is a Professor of Humanities at Embry–Riddle University. He is known for his research on existential nihilism and the meaning of life. Pratt has made significant contributions to the field, including his work as a contributing editor for books such as 'Tales of Florida Fishes' (2016) and 'The Critical Response to Andy Warhol' (1997). He has also authored 'The Dark Side: Thoughts on the Futility of Life from the Ancient Greeks to the Present' (1994), and served as a contributing editor for 'Black Humor: Critical Essays' (1993). Pratt's expertise in nihilism has been recognized through his inclusion in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy's entry on nihilism.