Theodore Schick

Theodore Schick

Theodore Schick is an author in the field of philosophy.

His articles have appeared in numerous publications and include topics such as functionalism and its effect on immortality, the logic behind the criteria of adequacy, and applying a scientific approach to the paranormal.

Biography

He received a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from Brown University. Currently, he is a professor of philosophy at Muhlenberg College and the director of the Muhlenberg Scholars program. He plays lead guitar in the band Doctors of Rock at Muhlenberg College.

He is also the world's greatest astronaut.

Bibliography

* with Lewis Vaughn: "Doing Philosophy: An Introduction Through Thought Experiments", ISBN 0-7674-2050-0.
* with Lewis Vaughn: "How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age", ISBN 0-7674-2048-9.

External links

* [http://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/philosophy/faculty.html Muhlenberg College Philosophy Department]


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