Chanhee Lee

Dr. Chanhee Lee is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Vincennes University, where he has been since 2013. He specializes in Ethics, Political Philosophy, Classic American Pragmatism (focusing on John Dewey), Medieval/Contemporary Catholic Philosophy (Alasdair MacIntyre and Jacques Maritain), and Asian Philosophy including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Indian traditions.

Education:

• Master’s Degree: Colorado State University (Democracy Studies)
• Doctoral Degree: Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Democracy Studies)

Research Focus: Explores democracy as a way of life through interdisciplinary lenses. Recent work emphasizes expanding knowledge of Asian philosophies while maintaining core expertise in Western philosophical traditions. Teaching philosophy emphasizes student-professional relationships and effective pedagogy.

Teaching Expertise: Over 25 years of academic experience across multiple universities, with proven ability to design curricula, foster intellectual growth, and earn student respect through innovative methods.