Philosophy
The department of Philosophy offers a unique opportunity for the serious student. Its courses enable the student to come to an understanding of the historical tradition of fundamental issues in religion, morality, metaphysics, and epistemology; in addition, courses in philosophy are designed to allow students to acquire an increased measure of conceptual clarity, as well as rational belief of their own, about these fundamental issues
A major or a minor in philosophy is recommended to all students who desire to pursue graduate study in any of the disciplines in the Humanities or Social Sciences, and also to those who expect to enter one of the professions—especially law, the ministry, or teaching.
Majors in Philosophy are encouraged to study abroad and the department allows appropriate coursework from approved international programs to apply toward the major. See available programs at http://gustavus.studioabroad.com/.
Name | Title | Phone | Web |
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Lisa Heldke ’82 | Professor | 507-933-7029 | web |
Peg O'Connor | Professor | 507-933-7573 | |
Tommy Valentini ’02 | The Steve Wilkinson Endowed Professor of Sports Ethics and Tennis | 507-933-6446 | |
Joshua Brown | Associate Professor and Department Chair | 507-933-7485 | |
Jon Ivan Gill | Assistant Professor | 507-933-7649 | |
Michael Shaffer | Visiting Associate Professor | 2036687710 | |
Janine Genelin | Administrative Assistant, Old Main | 507-933-7548 | |
Deane Curtin | Emeritus Professor | ||
Laurent Dechery | Professor Emeritus | ||
Douglas Huff | Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Professor |