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Dr. Craig Hanson is an Adjunct Professor in International Development at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His academic work bridges philosophy and economics, focusing on self-defeating choices, ethics, and human behavior, as evidenced by his 2006 publication Thinking About Addiction: Hyperbolic Discounting and Responsible Agency. He also pioneered a graduate program in global development, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining entrepreneurship, microenterprise, applied theology, and traditional policy studies.
- PhD in Philosophy, Syracuse University
- MA in Foreign Language, Illinois State University
- BA in French, Illinois State University
Dr. Hanson's research explores the limitations of Western global development initiatives and the philosophical underpinnings of economic decision-making. He actively engages with international communities through fieldwork and presentations across Europe, Africa, and Asia, maintaining proficiency in English and French for both academic and practical applications.
As program architect, he coordinates fieldwork partnerships and serves as a liaison for students and external stakeholders in his global development program.
