Dr. Daniel Breyer
Associate Professor
Philosophy
Office
Stevenson Hall - STV 323B
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- About
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Biography
I'm an Associate Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Religious Studies program at Illinois State University. I earned my PhD from Fordham University.
Current Courses
254.001Ancient Philosophy
254.002Ancient Philosophy
330.001Topics in Moral Theory
104.001The Ideal Of Democracy
101.005Basic Issues In Philosophy
101.012Basic Issues In Philosophy
209.001Classical Chinese Philosophy
390.001Independent Study
305.001Topics in Contemporary Philosophy
Teaching Interests & Areas
Epistemology Moral Psychology/Freedom and Religion Philosophy of Religion Indian & Buddhist Philosophy Ancient, Medieval & Early Modern Philosophy
Research Interests & Areas
Contemporary epistemology Philosophy of Religion Moral Psychology Buddhist Studies
Ph D Philosophy
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
MA Liberal Arts (Great Books Program)
St. John's College
Santa Fe, NM
BA Classics
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
Advocacy Award
Illinois State University
2022
Impact Award
Illinois State University
2021
Impart Award
Illinois State Univesity
2020
Outstanding University Teaching Award
Illnois State University
2019
Outstanding College Teacher Award,
College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University
2018
Outstanding Teaching Award, Teaching Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2012
Funded Participant, Institute on Experimental Philosophy
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2012
Inaugural Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Teaching Fellowship
2012
University Research Grant: Pre-Tenure Faculty Initiative Grant
College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University
2012
Summer Research Grant
Department of Philosophy
2011
Book, Authored
Breyer, D. Understanding the Dark Side of Human Nature (2019)
Journal Article
Breyer, D. Freedom with a Buddhist Face. Sophia 52.2 (2013): 359 - 379.
Breyer, D. Knowledge, Credit, and Cognitive Agency. Pacific Philosophical Quarterly 94 (2013): 26 pages.
Breyer, D. Molinism, Freedom, and Luck. Philosophia Christi 15.2 (2013): 189 - 206.
Breyer, D. Ownership, Agency, and Defeat. Acta Analytica (2012)
Breyer, D. Reflective Luck and Belief Ownership. Acta Analytica 25 (2010): 133–154.
Presentations
Ancient Philosophy and the Art of Living. Audition for Road Scholar Program. Illinois Humanities Council. (2014)
Ancient Philosophy and the Art of Living. Mornings with the Professors. ISU Senior Professionals. (2014)
Animal Suffering and the Problem of Evil: The Case Against God. The God Debate: Animal Suffering and the Problem of Evil. Illinois State University Philosophical Society and Religious Studies Faculty Forum. (2014)
The Vedas: The Hymn to Agni and Wisdom's Flame. Vedic Center Grand Opening. (2014)
Quality Online Course: Lessons Learned and Transformations. Annual University-Wide, Teaching and Learning Symposium: Center for Teaching Learning and Technology. Illinois State University. (2011)
Grants & Contracts
International Seminar Series: Fostering World Religious Literacy. International Studies and Programs. Illinois State University. (2019)
Pressing Questions in Religion. College of Arts and Sciences. Illinois State University. (2017)