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Kelly Parker, Chair
Mackinac Hall B-3 105
Allendale, Michigan 49401

Cheryl Jones, Office Coordinator
Email: jonesc@gvsu.edu
Tel. (616) 331-2114
Fax (616) 331-2601


The Department of Philosophy offers both a Major and a Minor in Philosophy. The Department counts 21 full-time faculty members working in a variety of specialties. It has over 80 majors and over 50 minors.

The Department's international faculty is made of active scholars who are committed to undergraduate education. They are at Grand Valley to share their expertise in a wide variety of philosophical schools, national traditions, historical periods, and specialized areas of philosophical work.

The curriculum is designed to provide a foundation of solid understanding of the history of philosophy, but also to encourage students to pursue work in their own areas of interest. Formal coursework is only one part of the Philosophy student's education. Since inquiry and study are most fruitful when conducted in a vital community of fellow scholars, the Department is committed to offering a number of excellent learning opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom structures.

 


  Calendar 

 

 Dedication of the Hoitenga Common Room with our guest Kay Hoitenga
Tuesday 4/21/2009, Mak B3-216  11:30-12:30pm 

 


 

 2009 Dewey J. Hoitenga Philosophy Essay Contest 

Congratulations to Patrick Anderson, the winner of annual essay contest for his essay - "The Dilemma of Foreknowledge:  The Shortcomings of Augustine and Others"


 Special Topics Courses in 2009-2010:

Fall 09 PHI 380.01 Existentialism TR 4:00-5:15 Prof. Castelao-Lawless

Winter 10 PHI 380.01 African-American Philosophy TR 4:00-5:15 Prof. Tunstall


 Job Opening:

Two Visiting Professor/ Visiting Instructor positions in Philosophy

 

Applications are being accepted online at www.gvsujobs.org
Review of applications will begin May 1 and continue until positions are filled. Contact Prof. Kelly Parker, Chair, for more information. Telephone (616)-331-2114; Email parkerk@gvsu.edu
  Last Modified Date: April 13, 2009
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