Prof. Craig Duncan
Department of Philosophy
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Research
Interests: I
work in ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of religion with
strong interests as well in the philosophy of law. I have a particular
interest in the philosophical rationales for religious toleration and
church/state separation. Additionally, I am currently assembling an
anthology titled Global Ethics: Challenges for a Changing World.
It will include readings on issues of human rights, war and peace, global
poverty, and global environmental issues.
Publications
Libertarianism:
For and Against (Rowman and
Littlefield, 2005). Selected as a “2006 Outstanding Academic
Title” by the American Library Association’s CHOICE magazine. In this debate-format book, I defend
“democratic liberalism” and my co-author Tibor Machan defends libertarianism.
“Do
Vague Probabilities Really Scotch Pascal’s Wager?” Philosophical
Studies 112:279-290 (February 2003).
The
Persecutor's Wager, The Philosophical Review, 116:1-50 (January
2007).
Papers available for download (Microsoft
Word):
Democratic
Liberalism:The Politics of Dignity (a chapter from my book Libertarianism:For
and Against).
Respect for Dignity: A Defense (under review)
"Here's Why": The Moral Foundations of the Non-Scriptural State (draft)
If God Is Not a Liberal, Why Should I Be? (draft)
Torture: Wrong and Foolish – a short
op-ed-style piece arguing against the torture of terror suspects
Courses
taught
Philosophy 101 --
Introduction to Philosophy
ICSM
10125 -- The Philosophy and Practice of
Human Rights
Philosophy
212 -- Introduction to Ethics
Philosophy 220 --
Political Philosophy
Philosophy 230 --
Medical Ethics
Philosophy 250 –
Environmental Ethics
Philosophy 260 --
Difference and Community
Philosophy 265 --
Philosophical Problems in the Law
Philosophy 311 --
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy 340 --
Global Ethics
Philosophy
375 – Philosophical Issues of War and Terrorism
Philosophy 375 –
Philosophical Issues of Race and Gender
Note on background: This is an image of Bradford-on-Avon, my wife Trena's
hometown in Wiltshire, England. Visit it if you can!
[Last updated 8/31/07]