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William P. Haggerty serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Philosophy/Theology Department, teaching courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Philosophy of God, Introduction to Logic, Introduction to Metaphysics, and Senior Seminar: Classical Political Philosophy.
His educational background includes:
- 1978: Honors B.A. from the University of Scranton
- 1983: M.A. in Philosophy from Boston College
- 1989: Ph.D. in Philosophy from Boston College
Dr. Haggerty's research spans Philosophy, Theology, and Political Philosophy with deep engagement in Classical and Medieval thought. His work examines Augustine's political theory, Thomistic metaphysics, natural law traditions, and Catholic social thought, often analyzing intersections between classical philosophy and Christian theology through figures like Aquinas, Rommen, and McCoy.
His publications from 1992-2012 reveal consistent focus on metaphysical proofs for God's existence, medieval political theory, and Augustine's De Civitate Dei. Key trends include reconstructing natural law frameworks, analyzing classical political concepts within theological contexts, and exploring 20th-century Catholic thinkers' responses to modernity.
Professional affiliations include the American Philosophical Association, American Catholic Philosophical Association, and American Maritain Association, alongside honor societies Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit), Eta Sigma Phi (Classics), and Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy).
