Dr. Thomas Osborne Dr. Thomas Osborne Tenured Professor of Philosophy; Chair; Undergraduate Philosophy; Frank A. Rudman Endowed Chair in Philosophy
Philosophy
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Dr. Osborne’s research focuses on medieval, late scholastic, and contemporary philosophy. He is particularly concerned with the way in which philosophical concepts are changed and created historically. His research focuses on Ethical Theory, Moral Psychology, Ethics, and Metaphysics. He also has related interests in Philosophy of Religion and Political Philosophy.

Areas of Expertise
Thomas Aquinas, Philosophy, Natural Law, Theoretical Ethics

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Philosophy (PHD) - DUKE UNIVERSITY (2001)
  • Master of Arts - Philosophy (MA) - Boston College (1995)
  • Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (BA) - The Catholic University of America (1994)

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