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University
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Dept.
of Philosophy
Hans
V. Hansen |
- Professor Hansen has his Ph.D. in Philosophy from
Wayne State University. He specializes in argumentation theory,
history of argumentation theory, moral theory, logic and informal
logic. His current research focuses on the integration of
logic, dialectics and rhetoric in argumentation theories; the theories of
presumption and burden of proof in the works of Richard Whately and Alfred
Sidgwick; argument structures, the logical and moral correlation of rights
and duties. Professor Hansen also is involved in co-editing the
journal Informal Logic; co-organizing the conferences of the
Ontario Society for the Study of Argumentation; organizing the Philosophy
Department’s Visiting Speaker series, and learning how to play the
mandolin.
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Recent Publications
- "The straw thing of fallacy theory," Argumentation 16
(2002) 133-155.
- "The
subtleties of Aristotle on non-cause," (with John Woods)
forthcoming in Logique et Analyse.
- "Logic and Misery:
Walton’s Appeal to Pity," Informal Logic 20 (2000)
169-84.
- "Hintikka on Aristotle's fallacies" (with John Woods) Synthese
113 (1997) 217-39.
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Contact Information
E-mail: hhansen@uwindsor.ca
Office:
Chrysler Hall North 2151
Office
hours: Tues.
2:30-4:00; Wed. 10:00-11:30, or by appt.
Telephone: 253 3000 x2342 |
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Fall Courses
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Winter
Courses
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Introduction to Philosophy (34-110)
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Introduction to Aristotle (34-271)
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Honours Seminar in Philosophy (34-491)
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Departmental Seminar (34-590)
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