Department of Philosophy at Spring Hill College
C. R. Dodsworth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department Chair
Areas of Specialization: Philosophy of Religion, Philosophical Theology, and Metaethics
Office: AB 303
Phone: 251.380.5220
Email: cdodsworth [at] shc [dot] edu
Education
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Dayton
M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Michigan
Courses taught:
- Introductory Logic
- Philosophy of Religion
- Bioethics
- Contemporary Epistemology
- C. S. Lewis and Philosophy of Religion
- Seminar on Thomas Aquinas (graduate Theology)
- History of Medieval Philosophy
- Philosophy for Understanding Theology (cross-listed in THL)
- Cats and Concepts: An Introduction to Philosophy
- Harry Potter and Philosophy
- Philosophical Theology: Forgiveness and Atonement
As part of his interest in metaethics and philosophical theology, Professor Dodsworth has a significant interest in the metaphysics of happiness, as illustrated here, here, and here (for example). He and Professor Krizan are currently in the planning stages of an joint research project on this topic. One issue in particular is how to measure happiness. In particular, we think that ethicists generally have it wrong, or at least that there are better approaches.
