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George Erving is a Professor at the University of Puget Sound, affiliated with the Departments of Humanities and English, while also directing the university’s Honors Program. His scholarly work bridges the British Romantic era with contemporary interdisciplinary fields, focusing on the interplay between literature, consciousness studies, and cultural philosophy.
Education:
- B.A., Stanford University, 1977
- M.B.A., University of Oregon, 1980
- M.A., St. John’s College, 1995
- M.A., University of Washington, 1996
- Ph.D., University of Washington, 2005
George Erving’s research centers on the British Romantic period, examining how works by authors like Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Blake intersect with modern inquiries into the nature of reality. His scholarship engages cognitive neuroscience, analytic idealism, Buddhist philosophy, and psychedelic studies—fields that collectively challenge materialist paradigms by foregrounding consciousness as the foundation of experience. This interdisciplinary approach extends to mimetic theory and European intellectual history, reflecting a broad interest in the philosophical and cultural undercurrents of literature.
Scientific Awards:
- Susan Resneck Pierce Professor of Humanities and Honors
Erving teaches courses such as Mystery of Consciousness (CONN 195-B) and Psychedelic Renaissance (CONN 202-A), integrating his research into contemporary pedagogy. He is based in Wyatt 332 and can be reached at 253.879.3405 or gerving@pugetsound.edu.
