| Philosophy Department, North Court | |
| University of Richmond |
8342 Candigan Circle |
| Richmond, VA 23173 |
Richmond, VA 23235 |
| (804) 289-8733 |
(804) 330-2904 |
| e-mail: ggoddu richmond.edu |
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, February
1996
B.A. Philosophy and History, Hamilton College, Clinton NY, May
1990
Doctoral Dissertation: "Intentional
Identity and Reporting the Beliefs of Others"
Dissertation Committee: Edmund Gettier, III (Director), Phillip
Bricker, Gareth Matthews, Barbara Partee
| Areas of Specialization: | Metaphysics, Logic |
| Areas of Competence: | Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Modern Philosophy |
| Other Teaching Competencies: | Philosophy of Science, Philosophy in Science Fiction, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
| University of Richmond: | Elementary Symbolic Logic--Spring 2005, Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2002, Spring 2002, Fall 2001, Spring 2001, Fall 2000, Spring 2000, Fall 1999, Spring 1999, Fall1998, Spring 1998, Fall 1997, Spring 1997, Fall 1996 |
| (Aug. 1996-Present) | Intermediate Logic--Spring 2002 |
| Seminar: Philosophical Methods--Fall 2004, Fall 2003, Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Spring 2001, Fall 2000 | |
| Seminar: Personhood, Survival, and Agency--Fall 2003 | |
| Independent Study: Summer 2003 | |
| Seminar: Metaphysics in Science Fiction--Spring 2005, Spring 2000 | |
| Philosophy of Science--Fall 2000, Fall 1999 | |
| Modern Western Philosophy--Spring 2004, Spring 1999 | |
| Seminar: Philosophy of Mind--Fall 1998 | |
| Honors Seminar: Advanced Logic--Spring 1998 | |
| 20th Century Analytic Philosophy--Spring 1997 | |
| Philosophical Problems--Fall 1997, Fall 1996 | |
| University of Massachusetts: | Introduction to Philosophy--Summer 1995 |
| (Sep. 1990-Feb. 1996) | Introduction to
Symbolic Logic--January 1995, Summer 1994, Summer 1993, January 1993 |
| (Teaching Assistant) | Introduction to Symbolic Logic--Fall 1995, Spring 1994, Fall 1994 |
| Introduction to
Philosophy-- Fall 1993, Spring 1992, Fall 1992, Spring 1991, Fall 1991 |
PRESENTATIONS
| Refereed: | "More on Blameworthiness and Alternative Possibilities", APA, Pacific Division, 2004 |
| "The Context of an Argument" IL@25 Conference, 2003 | |
| "Context and Argument Evaluation", Fifth International Conference of the International Society for the Study of Argumentation, 2002. | |
| "Incorporating Writing into Symbolic Logic Courses", Reasoning Center Conference, 2002. | |
| "On The 'Most Important and Fundamental' Distinction in Logic", Virginia Philosophical Association, 2000. | |
| "Meiland's Two Dimensional Model of Time and Changing the Past", Virginia Philosophical Association,1998. | |
| "Is Davidson Inconsistent After All?", APA, Central Division, 1996. | |
| Invited: | "On 'A Dilemma About Necessity'", APA, Central Division, 2004 |
| "On 'Composition and Vagueness'" Virginia Philosophical Association, 2003 | |
| "On 'Glutty Borders'", Seventh Biennial UMass Philosophy Homecoming Conference, 2003 | |
| "On 'Non-Distributive Predication'", Seventh Biennial UMass Philosophy Homecoming Conference, 2003 | |
| "On 'Scalar Implicature As Explanation', Seventh Biennial UMass Philosophy Homecoming Conference, 2003 | |
| "On 'Linked and Convergent Reasons--Again'", IL@25 Conference, 2003. | |
| "Teaching Reasoning" University of Richmond, 2002. | |
| "On 'The Paradox of Analysis'" Viriginia Philosophical Association, 2002. | |
| "Banana Peels and Time Travel", Longwood College, 2002. | |
| "Time Travel and Changing the Past" University of Rhode Island, 2001. | |
| "What is the Difference Between Induction and Deduction?" University of Richmond, 2000. | |
| "On 'A Defense of Presentism'", Fifth Biennial Umass Philosophy Homecoming Conference, 1999. | |
| "On 'Aquinas' Not-So-Simple God'", Virginia Philosophical Association, 1999. | |
| "On Teaching at the University of Massachusetts", University of Massachusetts Graduate Student Orientation Conference, 1994. |
ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS
Faculty Research Committee Grant, Summer 2003, University of Richmond
PETE Grant, Summer 2002, University of Richmond
Faculty Research Committe Travel Grant, Summer 2002, University of Richmond
Faculty Research Committee Grant, Summer 2001, University of Richmond
PETE Grant, Summer 2001, University of Richmond.
Graduate School Grant, Spring 1996, Graduate Dean's Office/Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Massachusetts
APA Grant, Summer 1994, One of ten grants given to facilitate attending the Teaching Seminar for Advanced Graduate Students at the AAPT's 10th International Workshop-Conference on Teaching Philosophy held August 5-8, 1994
Research Fellow, Summer 1994, Philosophy Department, University of Massachusetts
Nominated for University of Massachusetts Distinguished Teaching Award, Spring 1994
Graduate School Fellow, 1993-1994, Graduate School Council, University of Massachusetts
Puryear Fellow, 1990-1994, Philosophy Department, University of Massachusetts
Phi Beta Kappa, 1990, Hamilton College
Salutatorian, Class of 1990, Hamilton College
Edward S. Babcock Prize Scholar in Philosophy and Pedagogy, 1990, Hamilton College
Robert Leet Patterson Prize Scholar in Philosophy, 1988-1989, Hamilton College
COMMITTEES
Faculty Research Committee, Fall 2002 - Present
Richmond College Student Affairs Committee, Fall 2002 - Present
General Education Petition Committee, Fall 2002 - Present
University Scholars Committee, Fall 2002 - Present
Curriculum Committee, Fall 2001 - Present
Fullbright Interview Committee, Fall 1998
University Scholars Selection Committee, Spring 1998
College Outstanding Teacher Award Evaluation Committee, University of Massachusetts, Spring 1995
Graduate Student Senate, University of Massachusetts, 1992 - 1993
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
International Society for the Study of Argumentation, 1999 - Present
Virginia Philosophical Association, 1998 - Present, (Secretary: 2002-2003; Vice-President: 2003-Present)
American Philosophical Association, 1992 - Present