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Kevin Patton, PhD

Kevin Patton, PhD

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kevinpatton@unomaha.edu
office phone:
402.554.2628

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Dr. Kevin J. Patton is a philosopher and educator, holding a BA in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska - Omaha and both an MA and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Dr. Patton teaches a variety of courses. His regular courses include Introduction to Ethics, The Meaning of Life, Ethical Theory, and Leadership Ethics in Practice. He has also taught Medical Ethics, Introductory Logic, Values and Virtues, and the newly created Philosophy of Video Games.

His research interests include the value of knowledge, axiology, and metaethics. In his recent dissertation, "The Value of Knowledge and its Problems," he argues against certain orthodox views in axiology and provides novel solutions to traditional problems in the field. More information can be found at kevinjpatton.com. 

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Biography

Dr. Kevin J. Patton is a philosopher and educator, holding a BA in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska - Omaha and both an MA and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Dr. Patton teaches a variety of courses. His regular courses include Introduction to Ethics, The Meaning of Life, Ethical Theory, and Leadership Ethics in Practice. He has also taught Medical Ethics, Introductory Logic, Values and Virtues, and the newly created Philosophy of Video Games.

His research interests include the value of knowledge, axiology, and metaethics. In his recent dissertation, "The Value of Knowledge and its Problems," he argues against certain orthodox views in axiology and provides novel solutions to traditional problems in the field. More information can be found at kevinjpatton.com. 

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