Ph.D. - Philosophy
The University of Texas at Austin - 1993
Professional Preparation
A.B. - Philosophy
Princeton University - 1973
Princeton University - 1973
Research Areas
Interests
- Areas of Specialization: Wittgenstein, Pragmatism, Metametaphysics, Philosophy of Language & Mind
- Areas of Competence: Ethics and Social Philosophy, Epistemology, Existentialism
Awards
Honoring Our Professors Excellence honoree - Southern Methodist University [2001]
University Fellowship - University of Texas at Austin [1988]
Class of 1869 Prize in Ethics - Princeton University [1973]
Appointments
Adjunct Professor
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas [2004–Present]
Courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics in Contemporary America, Pragmatism, Ancient Philosophy, Existentialism
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas [2004–Present]
Courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics in Contemporary America, Pragmatism, Ancient Philosophy, Existentialism
Lecturer
Southern Methodist University [2010–Present]
Lecturer, 2009-2010; Adjunct Professor, 1996 to 2009; Courses: Business Ethics, Contemporary Moral Problems, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Practical Reasoning, Early Modern Philosophy, Existentialism, American Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy (Ethics, Justice, and the State)
Southern Methodist University [2010–Present]
Lecturer, 2009-2010; Adjunct Professor, 1996 to 2009; Courses: Business Ethics, Contemporary Moral Problems, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Practical Reasoning, Early Modern Philosophy, Existentialism, American Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy (Ethics, Justice, and the State)
Instructor
University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus [2002–2006]
Courses: Skills for Life Long Learning, Critical Thinking, Ethics in Management
University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus [2002–2006]
Courses: Skills for Life Long Learning, Critical Thinking, Ethics in Management
Instructor
ESS College of Business, Dallas, Texas [1994–2001]
Courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics
ESS College of Business, Dallas, Texas [1994–2001]
Courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics
Adjunct Professor
University of Texas at Arlington [1990–1997]
Visiting Assistant Professor, 1990-1994; Courses: Critical Thinking, Contemporary Moral Problems, Logic
University of Texas at Arlington [1990–1997]
Visiting Assistant Professor, 1990-1994; Courses: Critical Thinking, Contemporary Moral Problems, Logic
Instructor
Princeton Review [1989–1991]
Courses: LSAT Prep Course
Princeton Review [1989–1991]
Courses: LSAT Prep Course
Affiliations
Professional and University Citizenship:
- President, North Texas Philosophical Association, 2004, 2002, 1995-96
- Secretary, North Texas Philosophical Association. 1997-2000