Theodore Di Maria, Jr., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Philosophy

Dr. Di Maria's teaching and research interests are primarily in early modern philosophy, especially Kant, as well as in existentialism and in tracing how the existentialists were influenced by and developed their philosophical views in response to Kant...

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Contact Information

  • Office Hours Fall 2024

    Mondays: 2:15-3:15 pm
    Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:15 - 3:45pm

    and by appointment

  • (509) 313-6762

Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Marquette University

M.A., Northern Illinois University

B.A., Northern Illinois University

Courses Taught

Philosophy of Human Nature

Ethics

Existentialism

Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

Kant's Critical Philosophy

Dr. Di Maria's teaching and research interests are primarily in early modern philosophy, especially Kant, as well as in existentialism and in tracing how the existentialists were influenced by and developed their philosophical views in response to Kant and modern philosophy.  He believes philosophy is not merely about resolving problems through conceptual analysis, but provides frameworks for how best to live a good and meaningful life.