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Michael Oliver Wiitala, Ph.D.
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Research Keywords: |
| Ancient Philosophy, Plato, Plato's metaphysics, Aristotle, Plotinus, Neo-Platonism, Boethius, Dionysius the Areopagite, Medieval Philosophy, Metaphysics |
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Education: |
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Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2014
M.A., Philosophy, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2008
B.A., Philosophy, Ave Maria College, 2005
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Honors and Awards: |
| Diversity Teaching, Research, and Action (TRACTION) Grant to Redesign PHL 262: Medieval Philosophy, Diversity Institute, Cleveland State University, 2021
2018-2020 Teaching Enhancement Award for Redesigning Introduction to Philosophy, Center for Faculty Excellence, Cleveland State University
Golden Apple Teaching Award, Cleveland State University Young Alumni Council, 2018
International Society for Neo-Platonic Studies Travel Grant, 2016
Dissertation Year Fellowship, University of Kentucky, 2013-2014
University of Kentucky Philosophy Department Annual Essay Prize, 2013
"Plato's Sophist on Non-being and Negatively Defined Forms"
Daniel R. Reedy Quality Achievement Award, University of Kentucky, 2009¿2012
Ave Maria College Award for Excellence in Philosophy, 2006 |
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Research Interests: |
| Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, Plato, Neo-Platonism, Medieval Philosophy |
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Teaching Areas: |
| History of Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy
Introductory Ethics
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Religion
Continental Philosophy |
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Professional Affiliations: |
| Diversity Institute, Cleveland State University
American Association of Philosophy Teachers
American Catholic Philosophical Association
American Philosophical Association
Ancient Philosophy Society
International Society for Neoplatonic Studies
Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy
Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy |
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