Education

• Ph.D., Philosophy, The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2013
• M.A., Philosophy, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2008
• B.A., Philosophy-Humanities, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2006

Biography

A father of three, Joel enjoys spending time with his family, walking, reading, fishing, and facilitating discussions about the big questions.

Teaching Responsibilities

• PHIL A211: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
• PHIL A212: Early Modern Philosophy
• PHIL A301: Ethics
• PHIL A302: Biomedical Ethics
• PHIL A305: Professional Ethics
• PHIL A309: Mind and Machines
• PHIL A317: Metaphysics
• PHIL A321: Philosophy of Religion
• PHIL A401: Aesthetics

Research Interests

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Medieval Philosophy
• Emotion Theory
• Philosophy of Religion
• Phenomenology
• Virtue Ethics