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
Fall 2026
| CRN | Course | Sec. | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23167 | PHIL 1 | 02 | Introduction to Philosophy |
| 28749 | PHIL 3 | 53Z | Critical Thinking and Writing |
| 28752 | PHIL 20A | 01Y | History of Western Philosophy - Ancient Greece |
| 28754 | PHIL 77 | 65R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
| 28755 | PHIL 77X | 65R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
| 28756 | PHIL 77Y | 65R | Special Projects in Philosophy |
Summer 2026
| CRN | Course | Sec. | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12516 | PHIL 1 | 61Z | Introduction to Philosophy |
| 13495 | PHIL 3 | 51Z | Critical Thinking and Writing |
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]