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In an effort to keep this page from becoming ungainly, the webmaster has decided to confine it to active students. There are several other students presently working outside the department on their dissertations. Anyone who is interested in knowing more about them and their endeavors, feel free to contact the Academic Secretary. |
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Justin Bell |
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B.A. Texas State University-San Marcos |
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| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3041 - Phone: 618-453-7454 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M Tu ~ 2:00-3:00 pm, F ~ 12:00-1:00 pm | ||
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Interests: My areas of study are ethics, political and social philosophy, and American philosophy. This school year (2007-2008) I am serving the Graduate Philosophy Union (GPU) as Treasurer and Outside Funding Officer. |
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Kristen Bosco |
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| B.A. Eastern Illinois University | ||
| kristen061784@aol.com | ||
Areas of Interest: Philosophy of Religion, Asian philosophy, Ancient and Medieval philosophy (Plato, Boethius), History of Religion. It is very hard to narrow down my interests in philosophy, because I pretty much enjoy it all. |
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Chesna Braniger |
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| B.A. Muskingum College - New Concord, Ohio | ||
| M.A. Oklahoma State University - Stillwater | ||
| Office: Faner 3021 - Phone: 618-453-7449 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M ~ 3:00-4:00 pm, W ~ 9:00-10:00 am & 3:00-4:00 pm | ||
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Tad Bratkowski |
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| B.A. Maryville University | ||
| M.A. University of Missouri, Saint Louis | ||
Interests: Plotinus, Bonaventure, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hegel, Schopehhauer and, though I hate to admit it, Nietzsche is growing on me everyday. Areas of interest include metaphysics, aesthetics and the philosophy of video games. As an aside, I have recently finished a book of poetry that I hope to see published (before I die). |
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Bruce Buchanan |
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| B.A. Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond | ||
| M.A. University of Wyoming - Laramie | ||
| Office: Faner 3027 - Phone: 618-453-7446 | ||
Office Hours:Spring 2008 - W ~ 1:30-3:00 pm & by appointment |
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Anthony Cashio |
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| B.A. Birmingham Southern - Alabama | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3025 - Phone: 618-453-7447 | ||
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| alcashio@siu.edu | ||
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Troy Deters |
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| B.A. University of Toledo - Ohio | ||
| M.A. Texas A&M University - College Station | ||
| tdeters@siu.edu | ||
| I am interested in Classical American Philosophy, especially Peirce, Royce, and Dewey. Lately, I have been examining the relationship between Royce's metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and logic. Outside of Royce, I have interests in Dewey's theory of inquiry. My work in this area has centered around developing a consistent interpretation of his different logical writings. I also have interests in the History of Philosophy (Aristotle and Kant), the Philosophy of Religion, and the Philosophy of the Social Sciences. | ||
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Carl Dull |
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| B.A. University of the South - Sewanee, Tennessee | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| cdull@siu.edu | ||
| Carl will be in China this year, teaching English and preparing his Dissertation. | ||
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Joshua Farrington |
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| B.A. Indiana University, Indianapolis | ||
| Office: Neely 105/220 - Phone: 618-536-6946 | ||
| jbfarrin@siu.edu | ||
Graduate Research Assistant: SIUC Integrated Neuroscience Lab (N62EEG: The Neurological Effects of Nicotine on Emotion & Attention Study) Certification: Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams through the National Institutes of Health Interests: Pragmatism, Neurophilosophy, Neuroscience, Bioethics & Neuroethics, Philosophy of War & Defense (Weapons of Mass Protection), and “The President’s Council on Bioethics.” Current Research: A Broader Understanding of Neurophilosophy in Solving Concrete Problems and Clarifying Results: The Role of Neuroethics in Defense Policy: Pragmatic Considerations of Researching, Developing and Deploying ‘Neurosomatic Weapons of Mass Protection' and Neurological Indications in Qualified Instances of Terrorism, Hostage Crises and Hi-Jacking Scenarios. |
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Anthony Giambusso |
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| M.H., B.A. University of Colorado - Denver | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3031 - Phone: 618-453-7444 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M Tu W ~ 1:00-2:00 pm, Th ~ 11:00 am-12:00 pm |
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| Interests: Social and Political philosophy, critical theory, American philosophy, continental philosophy, G. H. mead, Foucault. Thesis: "Is Propaganda Pragmatic: A Study of the Relationship Between Classical Pragmatism and American Propaganda" |
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Christina Gould |
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| B.A. Loyola University/Tulane University - New Orleans | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| cgould@siu.edu | ||
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Daniel Guentchev |
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| B.A. Green Mountain College - Vermont | ||
| M.A. University of Toledo | ||
| dguentc@siu.edu | ||
| Interests: First and foremost Aesthetics; The traditions of Nietzsche and Heidegger. Lately Foucault is growing on me and so is Husserl. Trying to expand more in pragmatism. | ||
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Jason Hills |
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| B.S. Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, N.Y. | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| khadimir@siu.edu | ||
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Charles Hobbs |
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| B.A. West Georgia College - Carrollton | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| chobbs@siu.edu, | ||
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My main philosophical interests include: American philosophy (especially Pragmatism), Ethics (including Philosophy of Death and Dying) and Ancient Philosophy (especially the Hellenistic and Roman philosophers). Dissertation: "Consequences of Beliefs about Death: A Pragmatic Examination" |
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Joseph John |
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| B.A. Birmingham-Southern College | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3023 - Phone: 618-453-7448 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M ~ 10:00 am-12:00 pm | ||
| jdjohn@siu.edu | ||
Interests: Process Philosophy (Whitehead, Hartshorne), Asian Philosophy (Buddhism and Japanese Philosophy), American Pragmatism (Mead, Dewey), Logic, Philosophy of Logic, Social/Political Theory, Ethics, Philosophy of Religion. |
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Angela Jordan |
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| B.A. Pacific Lutheran University - Tacoma, Washington | ||
| M.A. University of Wyoming - Laramie | ||
| jordanal@siu.edu | ||
| Interests: American Pragmatism, Feminism, Social and Political Philosophy and Ethics. | ||
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Mike Jostedt |
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| B.A. Webster University - Saint Louis | ||
| M.A. University of Missouri - Saint Louis | ||
| Office: Faner 3033 - Phone 618-453-7443 | ||
Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Tu ~ 11:00 am-12:30 pm, |
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Charles Klayman |
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| B.A. Penn State University | ||
| M.A. West Chester University | ||
| Office: Faner 3027 - Phone: 618-453-7446 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Th ~ 9:00-11:00 am, F ~ 9:30-10:30 am | ||
| cklayman@siu.edu | ||
| I'm particularly interested in art as a method of inquiry. Other research interests include aesthetics, pragmatism, existentialism, race/gender/culture studies, general continental thought, a dash of philosophy of science and radical thought. |
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Kenneth Knight |
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| B.A. University of Southern Maine, Portland | ||
| kknightt@siu.edu | ||
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Jeffrey Linz |
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| B.A. Oregon State University - Corvallis | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3027 - Phone: 618-453-7446 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M W F ~ 1:30-2:30 pm | ||
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Primary Interests: Continental Philosophy, Aesthetics, Social and Political Philosophy, and Ethics. Secondary Interests:Classical Greek Philosophy and Pragmatism. |
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Sean Lipham |
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| A.S. College of Lake County - Grayslake, IL | ||
| B.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3023 - Phone: 618-453-7448 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - F ~ 10:00 am-12:00 pm | ||
| seanlipham@yahoo.com | ||
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Kara McCollum |
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| B.S. Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| disco_queen_duck@yahoo.com | ||
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degree by Summer 2007 and continue in the doctoral program here. Interests: German Idealism (Kant), 19th and 20th century Continental Philosophy (Kierkegaard and Foucault), Metaphysics (Feminist rejection), Ethics (Inter-sex issues and Slavery reparations), LGBT studies (transgender issues in particular), and Identity politics. My thesis topic addresses the feminist rejection of metaphysics and proposes the possibility of 'gender-neutral' essences for the metaphysically inclined feminist. |
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Tim McCune |
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| A.A Shasta College - Redding, California | ||
| B.A. Humboldt State University - Arcata, California | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3008 - Phone: 618-453-7420 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M ~ 3:15-5:15 pm | ||
| timtime72@yahoo.com | ||
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Leon Niemoczynski |
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| B.A. East Stroudsburg University - Pennsylvania | ||
| M.A. West Chester University - Pennsylvania | ||
| niemoczynski@hotmail.com | ||
| Areas of Specialization Continental and American philosophy, The philosophy of religion Areas of Competence Ancient Greek philosophy (Presocratics, Plato & Aristotle); Medieval philosophy; Kant & German Idealism; Phenomenology, existentialism, hermeneutics; Postmodern thought; Continental philosophy of technology Current Research I am currently writing my dissertation drawing mainly on phenomenological resources in Continental philosophy to take up American philosophy of nature and religion. http://www.siu.edu/%7Ephilos/students.htm |
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Aisha Raees |
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| B.A. Hanover College - Indiana | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3021 - Phone: 618-453-7449 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Tu ~ 1:30-2:30 pm, W ~ 3:00-5:00 pm | ||
| aisharaees@gmail.com | ||
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Jason Rickman |
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| B.A. Oklahoma City University | ||
| M.A. University of Texas, Austin | ||
| M.T.S. Notre Dame | ||
| Office: Faner 3041 - Phone: 618-453-7454 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M ~ 3:30-5:00 pm, W ~ 11:00 am-12:30 pm |
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David Schrappe |
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| B.A. Centre College - Danville, Kentucky | ||
| M.A. Kent State University - Ohio | ||
| drschrappe@hotmail.com | ||
| Interests include the nature of the self and the role of the "self" in a community. As such, I am also interested in contemporary Continental, American and Eastern philosophy and the commonalities among them. My Master's thesis focused on the notion of "sunyata" in the work of Keiji Nishitani and comparing it to the notion of nothingness in Nietzsche and Heidegger. | ||
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Jessica Soester |
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| B.A. Texas A & M University | ||
Office: Faner 3041 - Phone: 618-453-7454 Office hours by appointment. |
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| Areas of interest: political philosophy, existentialism, phenomenology, American pragmatism, philosophy of economics: [Marx, Merleau-Ponty, Dewey, Nietzsche, Husserl]. My master’s thesis (Spring 2008) is concerned with Marx’s concept of freedom. Future research: phenomenology, philosophy of economics, international relations, and the pragmatic implications of phenomenological analyses of self, community, and freedom. | ||
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Tibor Solymosi |
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B.A. Allegheny College - Meadville, Pennsylvania |
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| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
| Office: Faner 3023 - Phone: 618-453-7448 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Th ~ 1:30-5:30 pm | ||
Interests: Philosophy of Mind, Pragmatism, Evolutionary Theory, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, History of Science, History of Philosophy of Science, History of Philosophy and Ancient Philosophy. Master's Thesis: Darwin's Dangerous Descendants: The Evolutionary Philosophies of Mind of John Dewey and Daniel C. Dennett |
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Alejandro Strong |
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| B.A. Boston University | ||
| Office: Faner 3126 - Phone: 618-453-3178 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - M ~ 11:15 am - 1:15 pm, Tu ~ 1:00-2:00 pm And by appointment |
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| Interests: Classical American, Latin American, European, and African philosophy, especially in the areas of Aesthetics, Ethics, and Identity. I am also interested in interdisciplanary approaches to philosophy, especially connections between philosophy, anthropology, art, and experiential education. | ||
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Kevin Taylor |
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| B.A. Eastern Illinois University | ||
| shalhara@hotmail.com | ||
| Interests: Asian Philosophy (esp. Japanese, Buddhism and Shintoism), Ethics, Political theory and Comparative Philosophy, as well as Japanese language, culture and history.
I love to travel and my studies in philosophy have taken me to Greece, Turkey and Japan. I hope to return to Japan in the near future as a research student at Kyoto University. Meanwhile, I am the chief instructor of the SIUC Shinkendo Club (aka - Kaigetsu Dojo) and am enjoying my time slaking my thirst studying all that I can. My Master's thesis is on the teaching style of the Buddha Gotama, but I would like to specialize in Buddhist/Shinto religious philosophy with a touch of Japanese mythology and folklore. |
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Mark Dietrich Tschaepe |
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| B.A. Loyola University of Chicago | ||
| M.A. Gonzaga University | ||
Graduate Assistant Editor: Library of Living Philosophers Pictures from Pragmatism & Evolutionary Biology Colloquium (2007) Current Research: Mechanistic explanations and pragmatic factors/considerations in explanation; behavioral implications of neuropeptides, especially oxytocin and vasopressin; polyvagal theory; monogomous pair-bonding; pragmatic theory of inquiry; causality; induction; probability Dissertation: Pragmatic Considerations in Mechanistic Explanations within Neuroendocrinology AOS: Philosophy of Science, Pragmatism |
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Chia-Lin Tu |
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| B.A. Soochow University - Taipai, Taiwan | ||
| M.A. SUNY, Albany | ||
| Office: Faner 3033 - Phone: 618-453-7443 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - W ~ 11:00 am-3:00 pm | ||
| ct7369@siu.edu | ||
Primary Interests:Philosophy of mind, especially the issue of mental causation, which will probably by my main research in the future. I am also interested in metaphysics, philosophy of language and rationalism/empiricism, especially Hume's philosophy. |
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Seth Vannatta |
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| B.A. Colorado College; Colorado Springs | ||
| M.A. Oklahoma City University | ||
| corwin@siu.edu | ||
Interests: Philosophy of Education, Social and Political Philosophy(Locke, Paine, Burke, Mill, Marx), American Political Philosophy, Phenomenology (Husserl), American Personalism (Brightman), Process Philosophy (Whitehead), Modern and Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Reformation Theology, American and British History. |
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Ryan Walsh |
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| B.A. Hillsdale College - Michigan | ||
| Office: Faner 3031 - Phone: 618-453-7444 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Tu ~ 1:00-2:00 pm, F ~ 11:00 am-12:00 pm |
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Primary Interests: Merleau-Ponty, St. Augustine, and the latter Wittgenstein. More broadly, I am interested in the conversation between analytic and continental philosophy, connections between epistemology and aesthetics, and theatre theory and performance studies. |
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Heather Wilburn |
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| B.A. Oklahoma State University - Stillwater | ||
| M.A. Oklahoma State University - Stillwater | ||
| Office: Faner 3126 - Phone: 618-453-3178 | ||
| Office Hours: spring 2008 - Tu Th ~ 11:00 am-12:30 pm & by appointment |
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| heather-wilburn@excite.com | ||
Interests: Current interests include social/political and ethical aspects of Continental Philosophy, which predominantly include Adorno and Levinas. Other interests include; Plato, Emerson, Whitman, Hegel, Foucault, Hume, Marx and really any philosophy which deals with human/social tragedy (holocaust, repression of various groups and the downfall of our own current culture). |
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Sarah Woolwine |
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| B.A. Oklahoma City University | ||
| M.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | ||
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| Office: Faner 3033- Phone: 618-453-7443 | ||
| Office Hours: Spring 2008 - Th ~ 3:30-5:00 pm | ||
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Primary Interests: Recent continental, psychoanalysis, process, existentialism, phenomenology, feminist theory, especially: Lacan, Bergson, Freud, Jung, Merleau-Ponty, Judith Butler, Simone de Beauvoir. |
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