Derek D. Turner
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teaching

   Some of my regular courses:

  • Philosophy of Biology
  • Darwin and the Impact of Evolutionary Thought (Syllabus)
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Logic
  • The Meaning of Dinosaurs (first-year seminar)
  • The Science and Ethics of Extinction (Syllabus)
  • Environmental Philosophy
  • Intro to Philosophy

I have also taught History of Ancient Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, a 1st year seminar on the History of Skepticism, a seminar on David Hume, and a senior seminar on Experimental Philosophy. I've taught seminars in Environmental Studies on the topics of Wilderness, Animal Ethics, Ecosystem Health, and Environmental Aesthetics.

In 2007, I received Connecticut College's John S. King Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

A short essay on teaching critical thinking. This includes a description of the "dialogue paper" assignment that I use in nearly every class.


"Site-Specific Teaching in New England's Dinosaur Country" (on the Extinct Blog)

In 2013, I taught a summer school course on macroevolution in Lisbon, Portugal.









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