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Keith Abney is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, within the College of Liberal Arts. He maintains an office in Building 34, Room 236, and can be reached at 805-756-7039 or kabney@calpoly.edu.
Dr. Abney's educational background includes:
- A.B.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame
- M.A. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Notre Dame
- M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
- B.A. in Philosophy from Emory University
His research focuses on several key philosophical domains:
- Philosophy of Science examining foundational questions about scientific methodology and knowledge
- Science and Religion exploring the intersection and potential conflicts between scientific understanding and religious perspectives
- Applied Ethics addressing practical moral dilemmas in contemporary contexts
- Axiology, the systematic study of values and valuation across different domains
Dr. Abney has received significant recognition for his teaching excellence, including dual honors from the CFA with the Outstanding Lecturer Award in 2002 and the Distinguished Lecturer Award in 2010. His teaching portfolio spans advanced and introductory courses across multiple philosophical subdisciplines.
His professional honors include:
- CFA Outstanding Lecturer Award (2002)
- CFA Distinguished Lecturer Award (2010)
Dr. Abney's teaching responsibilities demonstrate his versatility across the philosophy curriculum, with particular emphasis on bridging theoretical philosophical concepts with practical applications in science, business, and everyday reasoning. His expertise in value theory contributes significantly to the department's strength in ethical reasoning and philosophical analysis of scientific practice.
