Dona Warren

Dona Warren is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Letters and Science, where she has been a faculty member since 1995. She played a pivotal role in establishing the Critical Thinking Center in 2019 and helped implement the general education requirement in critical thinking in 2020. Her academic work focuses on philosophy, critical thinking, and productive dialogue.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Minnesota
• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Minnesota
• B.S. in Mathematics, Moorhead State University

Her research centers on critical thinking, epistemology of disagreement, philosophy of religion, and the philosophical foundations of dialogue. She emphasizes the importance of reasoned discourse in educational and personal contexts, exploring how concepts like overreaction and religious disagreement affect intellectual growth and self-examination.

The recent publications reflect a strong engagement with logic, philosophical pedagogy, and the application of dialogue in psychotherapeutic and educational settings. Her work bridges analytic philosophy with practical applications in teaching and personal development.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• UW-Stevens Point Eugene Katz Letters and Science Distinguished Faculty Award (2020)
• UW-Stevens Point Excellence in Teaching Award (2014)
• UW Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (2009)
• UW-Stevens Point Excellence in Teaching Award (1997)

Professor Warren has served in leadership roles including Department Chair and Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Student Affairs. She is actively involved in curriculum development and faculty mentoring, particularly through her work with the Critical Thinking Center. There is no mention of external grants, but her institutional contributions reflect significant academic service and educational innovation.

She is a member of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, the American Philosophical Association, and the Association for Informal Logic and Critical Thinking, underscoring her commitment to advancing philosophical education and critical reasoning.