EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Philosophy, 1997, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.A. in Philosophy, 1993, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
M.A. in Philosophy, 1990, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
B.A. Equivalent in History and Philosophy, 1987, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany

Dissertation: “In Search of Thrasymachus: The Role of Thrasymachus in the Ethical Argument of Plato’s ‘Republic’.”
Committee: David Keyt (chair), Jean Roberts, S. Marc Cohen.

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

2005-present Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion
2004-present Associate Professor, Coastal Carolina University
2003-2004 Director of the TEAL-Faculty Technology Center, Coastal Carolina University
1998-2004 Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
1997-1998 Visiting Assistant Professor, Weber State University
1995-1996 Predoctoral Teaching Associate, University of Washington
1993-1995 Consultant, Center for Instructional Development and Research, University of Washington
1991-1993 Teaching Assistant, University of Washington
1988-1990 Teaching Assistant, University of Colorado

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS
Readings on the Ultimate Questions, (2nd Edition), Person/Longman (Penguin Academics), 2006.
Ultimate Questions: Thinking about Philosophy, (2nd Edition) Pearson/Longman (Penguin Academics), 2006.
The Big Questions, Pearson/Longman 2005
Readings on the Ultimate Questions, edited with Renee Smith, (1st Edition), Person/Longman (Penguin Academics), 2004.
Ultimate Questions: Thinking about Philosophy, (1st Edition) Pearson/Longman (Penguin Academics), 2003.

BOOK CHAPTERS
“Definitions,” chapter three in eLogic. A Concise Introduction to Logic. Prentice Hall. 2002.
“Categorical Propositions,” chapter five in eLogic. A Concise Introduction to Logic. Prentice Hall. 2002.
“Symbolic Logic,” chapter eight in eLogic. A Concise Introduction to Logic. Prentice Hall. 2002

ARTICLES, REVIEWS, ENCYLOPEDIA ENTRIES
Review of James Arieti’s “Philosophy in the Ancient World” in: Teaching Philosophy, 29:2, 2006. pp. 152-155.
Review of James Rachels “Problems from Philosophy” in: Teaching Philosophy 28:1, March 2005, pp. 77-80.
Review of K. Codell Carter “A First Course in Logic” in: Teaching Philosophy 27:4, December 2004, pp. 283-285.
“Thrasymachus,” Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy , October 2002.
Review of Th. Schick and L. Vaughn “Doing Philosophy: An Introduction through Thought Experiments” in Teaching Philosophy 23:3, September 2000, pp.283-285.

Translations
“The Fragility of the Beautiful and the Adventuroussness of the Artists” translation of “Von der Hinfälligkeit des Schönen und der Abenteuerlichkeit des Künstlers“ by Oskar Becker, in Jahrbuch für Philosophie and Phänomenologische Forschung, 1929.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

“How not to teach Philosophy” 16th International Workshop Conference on Teaching Philosophy, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA, August 2006.
“Would Socrates use PowerPoint?” Future Discourse Conference, University of Leeds (UK), Leeds, July 2005.
“Is Kobe Bryant happier than Mother Teresa?” invited presentation at Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC February 2005
“1001 Ideas for Active Learning in Philosophy Classes” 15th International Workshop Conference on Teaching Philosophy, University of Toledo, Toledo, August 2004.
“Is Kant a Rationalist? Some Responses to Bonjour's Assessment of Kant's Epistemology” South and North Carolina Society for Philosophy, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC February,2004.
“How Virtuous was Socrates? The Truth about Alcibiades and Socrates,” Presidential Address at the South Carolina Society for Philosophy, University of South Carolina, Lancaster, March 7, 2003.
“Do Philosophy Teachers ask the wrong Questions?” 14th International Workshop Conference on Teaching Philosophy, Thomas More College, Covington, August 2002.
“Should Socrates be Afraid of Death?” South Carolina Society for Philosophy, Coastal Carolina University, Myrtle Beach, March 2001.
"Changing Student Learning Behavior Outside of Class" 13th International Workshop Conference on Teaching Philosophy, Alverno College, Milwaukee, August 2000.
“How to find an honest Quantum Mechanic?” Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University, February1999.
“Does Truth have many Faces?” Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University, February1999.
“Democratic and Sophistic Immorality in Plato’s Republic,” South Carolina Society for Philosophy, Clemson University, February1999.
“Science in Transition: Galileo’s and Aristotle’s theories of natural motion” Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University, February 1998.
“What are the Humanities?” Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University, February 1998.
“The Role of Empirical Knowledge in Plato’s Moral Argument in the Republic” presentation at the annual meeting of the Utah Academy of Science and Letter, Ogden, July 1997.
“Syllogistic and Anti-syllogistic Interpretations of Aristotle’s Posterior Analytics” comments on Professor Tkask’s paper “A Medieval View on Aristotelian Science” at the Northwestern Conference of Philosophy at Portland State University, March 1996.
“Human Nature and Plato’s Readers,” Philosophical Collaboration Conference, University of Oregon, April 1996.

COURSES TAUGHT

Coastal Carolina University
PHIL 415 – Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 318 – Business Ethics
PHIL 314 – Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 309 – Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 305 – Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 302 – 18th and 19th Century Philosophy
PHIL 300 – Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 321 – Symbolic Logic
PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
PHIL 101 – Introduction to Philosophy
SSEM 111- Freshman Success Seminar

Coastal Carolina University (Extended Learning Program)
The Big Questions: Exploring Philosophy-Spring 2006
From Plato to Christianity – Spring 2000
What you always wanted to now about God but never dared to ask – Fall 2000
Great Problems in the History of Philosophy- Spring 1999
Contemporary Moral Problems – Fall 1999

Weber State University
Phil 405 – The Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
Phil 320 – Philosophy of Language
Phil 120 – Symbolic Logic
Phil 100 – Introduction to Philosophy

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Chair, Philosophy Department, 2005- present
Director, TEAL Faculty Technology Center, 2003 – 2004
COHFA Instructional Technology Task Force, 2003 – 2004
Honors Program Advisory Committee, 1999 – present
Philosophy Club Advisor, 2000 – present
Stride-Student Club Advisor, 2002 – 2003
“Do Philosophy Teachers ask the wrong Question?” Second Humanities Teaching Retreat, August 17, 2002
Student Affairs Committee, 2000 – 2002
“1001 Ways to Use Questions in the Classroom,” Teaching Effectiveness Seminar, CCU, February 12, 2002
Advisor and Teacher for Incoming Freshman in the new Student Success Seminar SSEM 111, 2000 – 2001
Circle K Club Advisor, 2001 – 2002
“The Concept of Privacy and Employment at Will,” Lecture for German Exchange Students at CCU, July 21,2001
University Task Force for International Students, 2000 – 2001
Organizer of the first Humanities Teaching Retreat with Ray Peterson, Bard College, February 17, 2000
Advisor and Teacher for Incoming Freshman in the new Student Success Seminar SSEM 111, 2000 – 2001
Ad Hoc Committee for Teaching and Learning, 2000 – 2001
Chair, International Programs Committee, 1999 – 2001
Faculty Advisor for S?, 1999 – 2001
SACS Self-Study, Undergraduate Program Committee, 1999
“What you always wanted to know about Active Learning but never dared to ask,” Teaching Effectiveness Seminar, CCU, October 30, 1998

COMMUNITY SERVICE
“Virtues in the Modern World.” Coffee and Ethics Series, Jackson Center for Ethics and Values. March 17, 2006 at the Living Room in Myrtle Beach, SC.
“Being American in Global Perspective: a Community Dialogue.” Waccamaw Neck Public Library, February 19, 2002.
“The Many Faces of God: Does Religious Pluralism Undermine Faith?” Renaissance Fair Day, March 2, 2002.
“Philosophers Matching Game,” Interactive Game Quiz Show for the General Public, Edwards Humanities Building
Opening Ceremony, September 2001.
“The Many Facets of the International Student Experience,” invited speech at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, November 16, 2000.
“The Strangeness of the Ordinary,” Renaissance Fair Day, February 6, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2007 Board Member AAPT
2002-2003 President of the South Carolina Society for Philosophy
2001-2002 Vice-President South Carolina Society for Philosophy
1999-present Member of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT)
1995-present Member American Philosophical Association.