About Me
I have a broad and deep love of philosophy. Some of my particular passions are the history of philosophy (especially modern German philosophy), ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of emotion, aesthetics, and political philosophy. I enjoy having classes that are active, discussion-oriented, and in which students feel that the issues we are engaging with really matter.
Classes I Teach
Spring 2026
| CRN | Course | Sec. | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49651 | PHIL 1 | 02 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| 49652 | PHIL 3 | 52Z | Critical Thinking and Writing |
| 49745 | PHIL 30 | 01 | Introduction to Existentialism |
| 49061 | PHIL 77 | 65R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
| 49062 | PHIL 77X | 65R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
| 47804 | PHIL 77Y | 64R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
Winter 2026
| CRN | Course | Sec. | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39089 | PHIL 7 | 01 | Deductive Logic |
| 39090 | PHIL 20B | 01 | History of Western Philosophy - 1400-1800 |
Faculty Info
Rich Booher
Full-time Faculty
Philosophy
F21
Education
- PhD in Philosophy, Syracuse University, 2015
- MA in Humanities, University of Chicago, 2004
- BA in Philosophy, California State University, Fullerton, 2003
Office Hours
- Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. [Zoom only]
- Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Fridays, 10-11 a.m. [Zoom only]