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Douglas Anderson

Douglas Anderson, Professor Emeritus

Philosophy

Anderson taught philosophy at four different universities over the course of his career. He retired as Chair of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Texas. His scholarly focus has been on the history of western thought and American philosophy. Thematically, he has focused on philosophy’s relation to cultural practices: sport, music, religion, environment use, and the like. He is the author of five books and editor of seven more. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters and has lectured around the world including at universities in Finland, Colombia, China, and Germany.