Associate Professor

Philosophy

My philosophical interests include the moral psychology of the emotions, the relations between philosophy and literature, and existential thought (especially Søren Kierkegaard and his legacy). 

In addition to teaching, I also do a lot of writing (and editing, along with some translating) of philosophy as well as poetry. See the links below for further information.

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Representative Publications

Rick Furtak on Academia.edu

"Philosophy Voiced" Podcast Interview

Podcast: Conversation with Axel Seemann

 

Regular Courses Taught

PH101 Greek Philosophy

PH141 Philosophy and Literature

PH201 Modern European Philosophy

PH210 Ancient to Early Modern Western Philosophy

PH260 Existential Philosophy

PH261 Philosophy of Mind

PH361 Philosophy of Emotions

PH380 Japanese Existentialism