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Academic background and personal interests: I have graduate degrees in both Philosophy and Geography, and a B.A. in Spanish Literature. My early work in Philosophy focused on eastern studies, Buddhist thought, in particular. My first teacher in this area was Eichii Shimomisse, a Japanese professor at CSU Dominguez Hills who taught Soto-style Zen meditation. Since that time, Zen Buddhism has been an integral part of my life. Later, as a graduate student in philosophy, I focused on postmodern theory, aesthetics, and various aspects of the philosophy of art, with my graduate advisor, and consummate professor, Daniel Herwitz, at CSU Los Angeles. My graduate thesis was on the topic of postmodern architecture. I have been teaching philosophy at SMC since I graduated with my first Master's degree in 1996. Here, I have been able to develop courses that reflect my strengths and interests. I first taught Ethics, with an emphasis on animal welfare. I then created a special-topic course on environmental ethics. For the last five years, I have almost exclusively taught Asian philosophy, covering the religious philosophies from India, China, and Japan. However, I sometimes teach another special-topic course called Philosophy in Film, that I developed. In terms of personal interests, besides my spiritual practices in Zen, as well as Yoga, I love languages, and speak French and Spanish fluently. I also enjoy walking, and love my dogs. I occasionally have articles published on topics ranging from music to meditation, and am working on my first book. Yoga
Where to find me:
http://donna-quixote.blogspot.com
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