BROOKS, Patrick PHIL 263 (2-3277)

I'm from NE Ohio, right in the heart of the rust belt. I completed my undergraduate degree in philosophy at Arizona State University in 2017. My primary areas of interest are the philosophy of logic, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. I don't have a favorite philosopher, but I do have a preference for analytic philosophy from the 20th century to present. Apart from philosophy, I'm a singer-songwriter and guitarist.

CORBIN, Chris

EVANS, Emily PHIL 263 (2-3277)

Prior to attending Texas Tech, I completed my BA at Cal State Bakersfield. I had lived in Bakersfield my entire life. I have no firm commitments regarding which areas in philosophy I plan to be most dedicated to, but my interests include metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and Modern philosophy. When I need a break from philosophy, I like to go outdoors, see new places, and play with my dogs.

FOSTERVOLD, Kjell PHIL 262 (2-3276)

I grew up in Minnesota, and received my B.A. in philosophy from St. Cloud State University. My philosophical interests include ethics, metaethics, Wittgenstein (especially his later period), metaphysics, and the history of philosophy. Walter Kaufmann is my favorite philosopher. I'm also very interested in intellectual history and literature and social science, especially where these converge with my philosophical interests.

HAMILTON, Lawson PHIL 263 (2-3277)

Lawson is a first year graduate student from Crockett, Texas. He received a B.S. in political science from Texas A&M University. His main interests are in political philosophy, especially how ancient philosophy can provide a framework to understand contemporary political issues. He is also generally interested in intellectual history and ethics. Outside of class he enjoys reading great literature and singing with the Lubbock Chorale.

HUDSON, Katie PHIL 262 (2-3276)

MORTON, Logan PHIL 263 (2-3277)

Logan received a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. His primary research interests include ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.

NURHAN, Handrio PHIL 263 (2-3277)

I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. My B.A. was in Liberal Arts with an undergraduate thesis in philosophy of mind and metaphysics from Soka University of America in California. Prior to my bachelor's degree, I had also studied at Soka University in Japan as well as at L'Institut Catholique de Paris in France. My current philosophical interests are the hard problem of consciousness, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of science, comparative philosophy, and aesthetics. In addition, as an avid lover of opera and a light lyric tenor myself, I attempt to combine opera singing (as an aesthetic activity) with philosophical analysis in what I call a philosophy of voice: an ongoing philosophical investigation into the nature, ontology, and meaning of the cultivated human voice, as well as a phenomenological account of its production. For more information: handrionurhan.com

PAYNE, Daniel PHIL 262 (2-3277)

My main interests are Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and philosophy of religion. I also like to work on Plato, Aristotle, ethics, and meta-ethics. I am especially fascinated with mysticism and the absurd.

RABINIA, Amin PHIL 262 (2-3276)

I received an M.A. in philosophy of science from Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran. My main interests include history and philosophy of science, epistemology, and meta-philosophy. I also enjoy reading Schopenhauer, playing Chopin, and biking in Lubbock!

Serralde, Kate (743-1695)

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University in Art History with a minor in Philosophy, while also focusing on sculpture, film, and ballet. As an artist, I am interested in how institutional structures shape our perception of social norms. I am developing a 3D printing makerspace for TTUHSC Libraries and teaching a 3D Printing course for medical students focusing on the 3D modeling and process of generating ideas with new technology.

SIMONCIC, Mark PHIL 262 (2-3276)

SOLES, Donald PHIL 263 (2-3277)

Before coming to Texas Tech, Donald resided in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He holds both a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Regent University, and a Juris Doctor from Regent School of Law. Philosophically, Donald is interested in the intersection of epistemology and propositions of law. Outside of philosophy, Donald enjoys studying the Mosaic polity. Donald was homeschooled, and enjoys playing guitar outside of academia. His favorite bands include Rush, Death, Rosetta, and Animals as Leaders.

STEINBERG, Joshua PHIL 262 (2-3276)

Joshua received his B.A. in Philosophy from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He taught English in Berlin, Germany with the Fulbright Program for a year before begining as philosophy graduate student. His areas of interest include philosophy of language, philosophy of science, ethics, and political philosophy. In his free time he enjoys tabletop gaming, reading science fiction, and meeting new dogs.

THOMAS, David PHIL 262 (2-3276)

VIRAY, Colin PHIL 262 (2-3276)

Before coming to Tech I earned a B.A. in Philosophy with minors in Business Studies and Global Studies at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. I am currently interested in metaphilosophical questions. Outside of philosophy, my primary interest is in leadership.

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/colinviray/home

YU, Bo PHIL 262 (2-3276)

I grew up in China and received my Bachelor degree from Wuhan University in Economics and Philosophy. Then, I got my Master degree from University of Wisconsin in Economics. My interests are on ethics and political philosophy. In my spare time, I like skiing, backpacking, and photography.