Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers both a Major and a Minor in Philosophy.
The Department counts 21 full-time faculty members working in a variety of specialties, who are active scholars committed to undergraduate education. They share their expertise in a wide variety of philosophical schools, national traditions, historical periods, and specialized areas of philosophical work.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation in the history of philosophy and also to encourage students to pursue work in their own areas of interest. Formal coursework is only one part of the Philosophy student's education. Since inquiry and study are most fruitful when conducted in a vital community of fellow scholars, the Department is committed to offering a number of excellent learning opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom structures.
Office Hours
Faculty Office Hours Winter 2024 Exam Week
Last Name | First Name | Office Hours | Office Location | Action | |
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Xie | Wenhui | Tues./Thurs. 1:30pm-3:00pm over Zoom | xiew@gvsu.edu | B3 203 MAK | View |
Vessey | David | Tues. 10:00am-12:00pm; Thurs. 9:00am-10:00am | vesseyd@gvsu.edu | B3 201 MAK | View |
Uglietta | John | Tues. 10:30am-11:30am & 2:00pm-3:00pm | ugliettj@gvsu.edu | B3 209 MAK | View |
Spear | Andrew | Wednes. 2:00pm-4:00pm | speara@gvsu.edu | B3 213 MAK | View |
Shang | Geling | Tues./Thurs. 12:00pm-2:00pm | shangg@gvsu.edu | B3 208 MAK | View |
Pestana | Mark | Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm-5:00pm | pestanam@gvsu.edu | B3 202 MAK | View |
Parkhurst | William | Wednes. 6:00pm-7:00pm & by appointment | parkhurw@gvsu.edu | B3 212 MAK | View |
Parker | Kelly | Mon./Thurs. 12:30pm-1:30pm; Tues. 2:30pm-3:30pm. All office hours in person or via Zoom | parkerk@gvsu.edu | B3 200 MAK | View |
Loeffler | Ronald | Wednes. 2:00pm-4:00pm | loeffler@gvsu.edu | B3 206 MAK | View |
LaGuardia-LoBianco | Alycia | Mon. 11:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-3:00pm; Tuesday 12:00pm-2:00pm | laguarda@gvsu.edu | B3 205 MAK | View |
Jampol-Petzinger | Andrew | Tues. 2:00pm-3:00pm; Thurs. 10:00am-11:00am | jampolpa@gvsu.edu | B3 204 MAK | View |
Hogg | Charles (Robb) | Tues. 1:00pm-3:45pm | hoggc@gvsu.edu | B3 219 MAK | View |
Ehlers | Elizabeth | By Appointment Only | kovacse@gvsu.edu | B3 227 MAK | View |
Castelao-Lawless | Teresa | Mon./Wednes. 12:00pm-3:00pm | castelat@gvsu.edu | B3 207 MAK | View |
August | John | Mon./Wednes. 10:00am-11:00am; Thurs. 6:00pm-8:00pm | augustj@gvsu.edu | B3 215 MAK | View |
Teaching Apprentice (PHI 101 04) Office Hours Winter 2024 Exam Week
Last Name | First Name | Office Hours | Office | Action |
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Jenkins | Benjamin | Mon. 12:00pm-2:00pm | B3 106 MAK | View |
Past Events
Majors Fair
BMS and Philosophy Major Jonathan McCabe and Prof. of Philosophy Andrew Spear want YOU to major in Philosophy!