Valdosta State University Philosophy Faculty

We will continue to add biographical, teaching and research interests of the Philosophy Department faculty. For now, basic information on the faculty members is listed below, which includes their e-mail addresses, sample writings, and course information

• James F. Hill, Professor and Acting Head (Ph.D. University of Georgia). AOS: Applied Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Modern Philosophy. jimhill@valdosta.edu.
• Linda Bennett Elder, Associate Professor (Ph.D. Florida State University). AOS: Religious Studies, Women's Studies. benetldr@valdosta.edu.
• Michael Stoltzfus, Assistant Professor (Ph.D. Vanderbilt University). AOS: Religious Studies.  mjstoltz@valdosta.edu
• Christine James, Assistant Professor (Ph.D. University of South Carolina). AOS: Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mind, Feminism. chjames@valdosta.edu
• Aristotelis Santas, Associate Professor (Ph.D. Florida State University). AOS: Ancient and Modern Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Environmental Studies, Pragmatism. asantas@valdosta.edu. Course information, sample syllabi., class handouts and student information are located here.
• Raymond Peace, Part-Time Instructor (M.A. University of Memphis). AOS Action Theory, Aesthetics. jrpeace@valdosta.edu
• Ron Barnette, Professor Emeritus (Ph.D. University of California, Irvine). AOS: Cognitive Science, Logic, Ethics and Health Care, Information Technology, Education. rbarnett@valdosta.edu. Selected publications on Artificial Intelligence; Teaching and Technology vita; Framework for Assessment of Online Learning; Helpful Tips for Planning Online Learning; Cybereducation in a Virtual Learning Community, VSU's Alternative Dispute Resolution.
  Course information, sample syllabi, relevant homepages and tips and techniques for writing, and assessing, philosophy essays are located here.

Return to Philosophy Homepage