DR. DENNIS M. WEISS
Welcome to the home page of Dr. Dennis M. Weiss, Professor of Philosophy in the Arts and Humanities Department of York College of Pennsylvania. On these pages you'll find links to my publications and current research projects as well as information on my courses and teaching interests.
During the 2022 - 23 academic year I am on sabbatical and will not be on campus or teaching.
Studying Philosophy at YCP
My Teaching and Research Interests
The study of philosophy is excellent preparation for careers that demand careful reading, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. A major in Philosophy provides a solid foundation for students planning careers in medicine, law, education, and business. Philosophy majors are among the top performers on the Law School Aptitude Test and the Medical College Aptitude Test. Philosophy majors also succeed in executive and management sectors of business that require the ability to assimilate information, analyze situations, and produce effective solutions to complex problems. For more information, check out some of the following links
An abiding interest of mine is on those key questions "What does it mean to be a human being?" and "What is my place in the cosmos?" These were the key questions of philosophical anthropology and a number of my essays explore these issues, especially in their relation to technology and the digital culture. I am especially interested in the issue of the posthuman and how it might relate to philosophical anthropology.
Some recent essays: