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Professor Benjamin I. Huff is a philosopher at Randolph-Macon College with a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame (2006) and dual BS/BA degrees from Brigham Young University (1996). His work bridges classical Confucian thought and Western philosophy, focusing on virtue, happiness, and ethical challenges in pluralistic societies.
- Education: PhD (University of Notre Dame), MA (University of Notre Dame), BS/BA (Brigham Young University)
Dr. Huff's research synthesizes ancient insights from Aristotle and Confucius to address contemporary questions about moral education, cosmic benevolence, and the role of desire in virtue. He explores intersections between Confucian cosmology and modern scientific/cultural knowledge.
His recent publications include analyses of Mencius' eudaimonism, Confucian social cohesion, and free will debates. Articles appear in The Monist, Dao, and Philosophy East and West, with a book manuscript Conspiring With Heaven in progress.
- Teaching Focus: Ethics, Confucian Tradition, Social & Political Philosophy, 19th-Century European Philosophy
Dr. Huff's global experience includes living in Saudi Arabia and Japan, teaching across 7 countries, and fieldwork in comparative ethics. His pedagogy emphasizes interdisciplinary integration of philosophy with scientific, economic, and cultural frameworks.
