Philosophy Department

Ellensburg
Language and Literature 337

(509) 963-1818
Fax (509) 963-1822
http://www.cwu.edu/~philo/index.html
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Faculty and Staff
Chair
Chenyang Li

Professors
Peter M. Burkholder, Ph.D. ethics, epistemology, modern philosophy
Chenyang Li, Ph.D. Asian philosophy, comparative philosophy, ethics, and philosophy of language

Associate Professor
Jeffrey Dippmann, Ph.D. Asian religion and philosophy, world religions, Chinese religion, Buddhist and Daoist philosophy
Heidi Szpek, Ph.D., Hebrew Bible, western religious traditions, world religions, ancient studies and the Bible

Assistant Professors
Gary C. Bartlett
Cynthia Coe, Ph.D. continental philosophy, feminist philosophy

Emeritus Professors
Jay E. Bachrach, Ph.D.
Raeburne S. Heimbeck, Ph.D.
Webster F. Hood, Ph.D.
Chester Z. Keller, Ph.D.
John Utzinger, Ph.D.

Non-tenure Annual Contract
Matthew Altman
Sharron R. Connor
Karen L. Turcotte

Staff
Jan Farrell, secretary

Department Information

The original meaning of the word philosophy is “the love of wisdom.” Philosophy therefore represents an ongoing process of critical and speculative inquiry into questions representing people’s deepest concerns, such as the meaning of existence, the nature of reality, and the grounds of human conduct. The religious studies specialization is a path of inquiry into the nature of religion, its pervasive role in human life, and its contribution to understanding human existence and destiny.

Programs

• Philosophy Major, B.A. (45-60 credits)

• Philosophy Minor

• Religious Studies Minor

• Religious Studies Specialization (50-59 credits) (60 credits)