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E: philosophy@spu.edu P: 206-281-2617 O: Marston Hall, Second Floor
Associate Professor of PhilosophyPhD, Rutgers University
Email: bentonm@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2220Office: Marston Hall 207
Administrative Assistant for Humanities
Email: johnsonr10@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2617Office: Marston Hall 227
Professor Emeritus of PhilosophyPhD, University of California
Email: clayman@spu.edu
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and European StudiesPhD, University of Washington
Email: mmacdona@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2209Office: Marston Hall 217
Theology, Philosophy, and History Librarian; Associate Professor
Email: sperisho@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2417Office: Ames Library 128
Co-interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Professor and Chair of PhilosophyPhD, Brown University
Email: ricer@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2080Office: Marston Hall 213
Professor of PhilosophyPhD, University of Maryland
Email: saundersl@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2038Office: Marston Hall 211