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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 

 

Philosophy Colloquium -

 


 

 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


 

Nov. 6  Andrew Spear (GVSU), "A Priori Justification and the Challenge of the Necessary A Posteriori"
Mak BLL 110  3:30 - 5:00pm

 

Nov. 20 Charles Taliaferro (St. Olaf College), "The Continuing Relevance of the Cambridge Platonists"
Mak BLL 110  3:30 - 5:00pm

 

Dec. 4  Jennifer Jensen (GVSU), TBA
Mak BLL 110  3:30 - 5:00pm

 

  Last Modified Date: November 2, 2009
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