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Tollefsen, Christopher O
Department Chair/Professor
Christopher Olaf Tollefsen is Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina. His current research involves topics in natural law philosophy, especially concerning issues such as the nature of human action, the foundations of practical reason, political morality, and the application of natural law thought to applied ethical issues such as the morality of lying, beginning and end of life issues, and the ethics governing inquiry.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- Philosophy
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Natural Law, Grisez, Human Action, Practical Reason
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Arts and Humanities
- Personal Focus Areas
- Practical Ethics, Ethics of Inquiry, Disability and Social Justice
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Emory University | Atlanta, Georgia | PhD | Philosophy |
| 1989 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester, New Hampshire | BA | Philosophy |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 - 1996 | Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina | |
| 1996 - 1997 | Visiting Instructor, Spiritan Institute of Philosphy, Ghana | |
| 2004 - 2005 | Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Politics, Princeton University | |
| 2009 | Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina | |
| 1997 | Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina | |
| 2003 | Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of South Carolina |
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