Thomas C. Brickhouse, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy
Carnegie 132
434.544.8284
Brickhouse@lynchburg.edu
Experience/ Background
Professor of Philosophy, 1987-present
Chair, Department of Philosophy, 1983-1986, 1989-1992, 1997-2001
Associate Dean of the College, 1993 to 1996
Co-director, Westover Fellows Program (Honors Program), 1987-89
Associate Professor of Philosophy, 1978-86 (tenure awarded 1978)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, 1974-77
Degrees and Certifications
Ph.D. Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1974
M.A. Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1972
B.A. (cum laude), Philosophy and Greek, Washington and Lee University, 1969
Honors and Awards
John M. Turner Professor in the Humanities, 2007-2011
John Franklin East Professor in the Humanities, 1999-2006
The Shirley Rosser Award for Excellence in Teaching, Lynchburg College, 1991.
The James A. Huston Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Lynchburg College, 1984, 1990, 1998.
Lynchburg College Nominee, "Outstanding Professor Award," Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 1990.
Lynchburg College Nominee (one of two), Commonwealth of Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award Program, 1990, 1989, and 1988.
Machette Award for Excellence in Teaching as Graduate Student, Vanderbilt University, 1972.
University Prize for Excellence in Greek, Washington and Lee University, 1966.
Past East Professor of the Humanities.
Professional/ Research Interests
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Information on Courses Taught
Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Law, and Ethics
Publications
Socratic Moral Psychology, co-authored by N.D. Smith, Cambridge University Press, 2010
The Trial and Execution of Socrates—Sources and Controversies, co-edited by N.D. Smith, Oxford University Press, 2002.
The Philosophy of Socrates, co-authored by N.D. Smith, Westview Press, 1999.
Plato's Socrates, co-authored by N.D. Smith, Oxford University Press, 1993.
Socrates on Trial, co-authored by N.D. Smith, Oxford University Press and Princeton University Press, 1989.
Articles, book reviews and conference presentations on Plato and Aristotle.
Professional Associations
American Philosophical Association
Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy
Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology
Virginia Philosophical Association
