John MullenAssistant Professor of PhilosophyOwens Hall 405.878.2227 OBU Box 61253 500 W. University Shawnee, OK 74804 |
Educational Background:
B.S.E.E., U.S. Naval Academy
M.A.T.S., Reformed Theological Seminary
M.A., Texas A&M University
M.A., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Courses Taught:
PHIL 1043: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1502: Critical Thinking
PHIL 2143: History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 2343: History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 2353: History of Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 3103: Philosophy of Science
PHIL 3203: Logic
PHIL 3313: Political Philosophy
PHIL 4329: Advanced Logic
PHIL 4563: Philosophy of Language
PHIL 4603: Metaphysics
PHIL 4653: Epistemology
Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
“Can Evolutionary Psychology Confirm Original Sin?,” Faith and Philosophy, vol. 24, no. 3 (July 2007), pp. 268-83.
“Practical Rationality and Idiosyncratic Beliefs,” Faith and Philosophy, vol. 22, no. 4 (October 2005), pp. 460-68.
“Spontaneous Generation: Design Beliefs and Proper Cognitive Function,” Philosophia Christi, vol. 7, no. 2 (Fall 2005), pp. 345-67.
Book Review of Keith B. Miller, ed., Perspectives on an Evolving Creation, in The Cresset, vol. 68, no. 5 (Summer 2005), pp. 60-62.
“Refuting a Refutation of a Cartesian Argument for Mind/Body Dualism,” presented at the Society of Christian Philosophers, Eastern Regional Meeting, December 3, 2004.
“The Epistemology of Mach’s Use of History,” Indiana Philosophical Association, 2004 Fall Meeting, November 6, 2004.
“Does Reasonable Non-Belief Really Occur?,” Evangelical Theological Society, Southwest Region Conference, Spring, 1997.
“Learning From Sartre,” First Things, No. 44 (June/July 1994), pp. 45-48.
