John Hersey

Lecturer

 

Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, Philosophy

M.A., Boston College, Philosophy

B.A., University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Philosophy and English Literature

 

John is a native of Massachusetts, growing up in suburbs north of Boston. After completing his M.A. at Boston College, he moved to Washington, DC to earn a Ph.D. at the Catholic University of America. His doctoral thesis considered Heidegger and Plato on the topic of truth. John enjoys playing sports, especially hockey, and is currently a co-organizer of an adult recreational hockey league.

 

Areas of Specialization

Phenomenology, Ancient Philosophy, 19th and 20th century Continental Philosophy, Kant, Existentialism, and Contemporary Hermeneutics

Courses Taught at Morgan

PHIL 109: Introduction to Logic; PHIL 220 Ethics and Values; PHIL 221 Introduction to Ethics; PHIL 332 Ancient Philosophy