Teaching

Overview

In my teaching, I am motivated by my belief that both the content and the methods of philosophy have the potential to transform us into more thoughtful, engaged, reflective people and to improve our ability to interact meaningfully and genuinely with those around us. I want students to come away from their time in my class with better-developed abilities to understand the perspectives and motivations of those they disagree with; to express their own beliefs and experiences to others in a productive way; to think carefully and critically about new ideas; and to revise their beliefs if they find that they have good reason to do so. 

Awards

Western Carolina University Brinson Honors College Board of Directors Faculty Excellence Award, 2022-2023

University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Teaching Award, 2019-2020

John Robison Prize for Excellence in Teaching, University of Massachusetts Amherst Philosophy Department, 2015-2016

Courses Taught at CSUSB