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Dr. Michael
Levy
Department Chairperson 132 HH. Phone 715.232.1103; FAX 715.232.2093
Gail Stark, Department
Secretary 134 HH 715.232.1629;
Dr. Jerry Kapus,
Associate Professor
418-B Harvey
Hall
715.232.1467
kapusj@uwstout.edu
Fax:
715.232.2093
Classes: Spring 2006
Log 250-001 (online delivery)
Log 301-001 TTh
9:40-11:05, HH 407
Log 301-002 TTh 11:15-12:40, HH 407
Phil
220-001 MW 2:30-3:55, HH 407
Office Hours: Spring 2006
Monday 1-2:20
Tuesday 9-9:30 and 1-2:30
Wednesday 1-2:20
Thursday 9-9:30 and 1-2:30
additional office hours are
available by appointment
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Education and Publications
Teaching Interests
My
teaching interests are motivated by questions related to the nature
of truth and by Socrates' example of living the examined life. In
many of my courses, I emphasize metaphysical and epistemological
issues. For example, in Introduction to Philosophy I spend about a
quarter of the semester examining the idea that truth is relative.
My belief in the importance of living the examined life leads me to
stress the importance of developing and living a coherent world
view. It also leads to a strong commitment to teaching introductory
level courses, since for many students this is their only exposure
to philosophy. In addition, I am interested in innovative techniques
for enhancing student learning and for increasing opportunities for
learning. I have integrated the use of technology into all of my
courses. I teach both critical thinking and logic on-line, and have
incorporated service learning activities into a course in applied
ethics. The courses that I have taught include:
American Indian Philosophies, Applied Ethics,
Applied Ethics and Service Learning, Asian Philosophy, Business
Ethics, Critical Thinking, Elementary Logic, Epistemology,
Introduction to Philosophy, Medical Ethics, Minority Voices (an
interdisciplinary course), and Philosophy of Religion.
Professional Interests
Philosophy of
Language, Metaphysics, Logic, and the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning
Personal Interests and
Hobbies
I enjoy racquetball, bicycling,
cross-country skiing, and movies
Find my courses on E-scholar
Websites of Interest
American Philosophical
Association
American Association of
Philosophy
Teachers
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