Daniel S Gluch
About
Teaching Philosophy
I supervise and teach a critical thinking course that I designed with an emphasis on introspection and project based learning. This approach encourages innovation by challenging assumptions and tapping into the diverse experiences of the group. The practical nature of this approach makes it very flexible and can be applied to common decisions, reoccurring problems, creative projects, systemic dysfunctions, and interpersonal problems.
My Background
I had a nontraditional college experience. I was an awful student in high school yet I managed to get into the California Maritime Academy (CSUM) and thought I was going to be an engineer. I wasn't. After dropping out I discovered a love of Philosophy in a Critical Thinking class at SF City College. I received both a BA and MA in Philosophy from SFSU where I also taught for 2 years. My thesis developed an account of meekness and defended it as a feminist virtue for liberation. My current research is focused on the attitude of playfulness, particularly in the contexts of education and sex.
Outside the Classroom
We have lived in the Mission District of San Francisco since 2009. We love our neighborhood. We especially love the buzz of the City when the Giants are winning, we can even tolerate the fires on our street. My wife and I try our best to maintain a balanced life. So far we have managed to afford an enjoyable life while still being able to stay at home with Ari and care for her. When we’re all together we enjoy going to restaurants, going on walks, and trips to anywhere that is warm (especially if its a water park with a lazy river). I love sports, particularly golf. I currently drive part time for Lyft. Before doing that I drove tour buses and gave tours of CA for 8 years.
Classes
CSUS
Phil 4.04
Critical Thinking
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Fall 2017
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:20pm
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Office Hours - Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Office: MND 3032 or in front of Starbucks
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SFSU
HSS 110 Secs 3,4 & 6
Critical Thinking
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Fall 2017
T & R 8:10-9:25
T & R 9:30-10:50
W 7pm-10pm
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Office Hours - T 7:10am, W 6pm, R 10:50am
Office: TBD
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Education
Research Interests
Applied Ethics
Feminist Philosophy
Virtue and Moral Psychology
Aesthetics and Personal Development
Philosophy of Sex
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Courses Taught
Critical Thinking
Contemporary Moral and Political Issues
Ethics
Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy of Religion
Professional Experience
Lecturer
Department of Philosophy
Sacramento State University
2015-Present
Lead Graduate Teaching Associate
Department of Philosophy
San Francisco State University
2013-2014
Papers
Blessed are the Meek; an Account of Meekness as a Feminist Virtue
Playful Sexuality; A New Attitude for Feminist Sexual Ethics
Relational Discourse; The Unique Relational Element of Philosophy That Makes it Especially Hostile to Women