Lauren Weis
Director, WGSS
Department of Philosophy and Religion
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Additional Positions at AU
Philosophy Honor Society Coordinator
- I joined the American University faculty in 2008, and have been teaching courses in the history of philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and feminist theory. My philosophical research focuses on critiques of the Western metaphysical tradition articulated by feminist theorists, as well as how the philosophical approach of twentieth century thinker Bernard Lonergan helps to clarify the relevance of metaphysical thinking to feminist theory. In addition, I am interested in the notion of epistemic authority, and the ethical challenges related to questions of belief, trust, and judgment.
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Degrees
PhD, Boston College
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OFFICE
- CAS - Philosophy and Religion
- Battelle Tompkins - 112
- Sports Center Annex 160: Wednesdays 2-5
CONTACT INFO
- (202) 885-2926 (Office)
- (202) 885-1094 (Fax)
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Teaching
Spring 2013
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- WGSS-350 Interpreting Gender in Culture: Masculinities
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- WGSS-400 Feminist, Gender, Sexulty Thry
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Fall 2013
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- HNRS-300 Honors Collqm in Arts & Hum: Notions of Civility
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- PHIL-105 Western Philosophy
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- WGSS-350 Interpreting Gender in Culture: Gender and Sport
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Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities
Research Interests
History of Philosophy, Feminist Theory, Continental Philosophy, Theory of Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology
AU News and Achievements
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New Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Director
Lauren Weis joins the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program as the new director....
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