Michael Ventimiglia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Mike received his B.A. in Computer Science and Philosophy from Fordham University, his M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham, and his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Ventimiglia's research focus is American philosophy, especially American Pragmatism, as well as philosophical and biological perspectives on love and altruism. His teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Philosophy, Love in the Western Tradition, American philosophy, The Art of Thinking and Evolution, Philosophy, Christianity. Dr. Ventimiglia co-directs the Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics and oversees the University’s Art of Thinking course required of all freshmen.
Dr. Ventimiglia has been a member of the Philosophy Program at Sacred Heart University since 2001. He received the University’s Excellence in Teaching award in 2005. He plays piano and rides motorcycles, but never at the same time.
Select publications:
- Reclaiming the Cosmology: Existential Abduction and the Growth of the Self,” Transactions of the Charles S. Peirce Society 44:4. 2008
- “Bruce Springsteen or Philosophy” In Bruce Springsteen and Philosophy, Randall Auxier, Doug Anderson, eds. (Chicago, IL: Open Court Press.) 2008.
- “Seven Lessons in Philosophy You Already Learned Playing Texas Hold ’Em.” In Poker and Philosophy, Eric Bronson, ed. (Chicago, IL: Open Court Press.) 2006.
- “Three Educational Orientations: A Peircean Perspective on Education and the Growth of the Self,” Studies in Philosophy and Education 24: 291-308. 2005.
Contact Information:
Administrative Building, Rm. 213
Phone: 203-371-7965
Fax: 203-371-7731
Email: Ventimigliam@sacredheart.edu
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