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Maureen Eckert

faculty

Maureen Eckert, PhD she/they

Professor / Chairperson

Philosophy

Contact

508-999-8348

508-999-9217

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Liberal Arts 382

Education

2004CUNY Graduate CenterPhD
1992Hunter College, CUNYBA in Honors Philosophy & Classical Studies

Teaching

  • Ancient Greek philosophy
  • Information and technology ethics
  • Paradox and meta-fiction

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

An introduction to philosophy as the persistent and methodical attempt to think clearly about universal problems of human life, such as ways of knowing and studies in value.

A critical examination of normative theories of obligation and value. It includes philosophical examination of some moral problems including but not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, gender and sexual orientation equality, pornography and censorship, violence, and economic injustice. Numerous ethical theories will be discussed, including but not limited to: Cultural Relativism, Ethical Subjectivism, Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Utilitarianism, Rights Theories, Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, and Feminist Ethics.

Analytical and constructive study of central concepts and essential manifestations of religion. Both historical and contemporary readings are required.

Teaching

Online and Continuing Education Courses

Offered as needed to present current topics in the field or other material of interest. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
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Research

Research interests

  • Philosophical logic, feminist logic
  • Ancient Greek philosophy, Plato
  • Metaphysics, fatalism
  • David Foster Wallace Studies

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Prof. Eckert is faculty advisor in the STAR Center and the Philosophy Association the Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society in Philosophy.  She is also a member of the Deviant Logic Posse (Non-Classical Logic work-group).

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