
J.M. Fritzman
Associate Professor of Philosophy
“Philosophy is always one generation from dying. Students allow philosophy to continue. For that, we teachers of philosophy owe them an unrepayable and immeasurable debt of gratitude. Studying philosophy is never easy. It is, however, usually pleasant. Teaching philosophy is always a joy.”
I graduated with a PhD in philosophy from Purdue University in 1991. I have research interests in 19th & 20th Century Continental Philosophy, and Indian Philosophy. I have published articles such journals as in 1650-1850, American Philosophical Quarterly,Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain, Clio,Continental Philosophy Review, Educational Theory, Idealistic Studies, International Philosophical Quarterly, International Studies in Philosophy, Janus Head, The Journal of Speculative Philosophy, Philosophia, Philosophical Forum, Philosophical Frontiers, Philosophy in the Contemporary World, Praxis International, The Pluralist, and Rhetorica.
During my copious free time, when I’m not busy neglecting my duties, I enjoy watching Bollywood movies, cooking Indian food, going to bhangra dances, and worshiping murtis.
Academic Credentials
PhD 1991 Purdue University, BA 1977 Eastern Mennonite University
Teaching
Fall 2020 Courses:
PHIL 207: Indian Philosophy
MWF 9:10-10:10
Survey of India’s classical philosophies as well as introductions to the Vedas, the Upanishads, Carvaka, Jainism, Buddhism, and recent Indian philosophers.
Prerequisites: None.
PHIL 451: Phil Study: Modern Indian Phil (Philosophical Studies: History of Philosophy)
MWF 11:40-12:40
Advanced study of movements and philosophers discussed in 300-level history of philosophy courses. May be repeated with change of topic.
Prerequisites: PHIL 101. PHIL 250. One 300-level philosophy course.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing required.
Research
I have research interests in 19th & 20th Century Continental Philosophy, and Indian Philosophy. I have published articles such journals as in 1650-1850, American Philosophical Quarterly,Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain, Clio,Continental Philosophy Review, Educational Theory, Idealistic Studies, International Philosophical Quarterly, International Studies in Philosophy, Janus Head, The Journal of Speculative Philosophy, Philosophia, Philosophical Forum, Philosophical Frontiers, Philosophy in the Contemporary World, Praxis International, The Pluralist, and Rhetorica.
Location: J.R. Howard Hall
Philosophy is located in room 2nd Floor of John R. Howard Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.
email phil@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7480
fax 503-768-7736
Chair Joel Martinez
Philosophy
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