Dean / Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies
Office Location:
Humanities & Social Sciences Bldg., 3rd Floor, Dean’s Office
ABOUT
James D. Sellmann was born and raised in the city of Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology and philosophy from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and master's degrees in Asian religions and comparative philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was awarded a doctorate in Chinese philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has published more than 60 articles in various peer-reviewed books and journals, such as "Asian Philosophy" and "Philosophy East and West." His book "Timing and Rulership in Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals," was published by State University of New York Press in 2002. He is the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Philosophy and Micronesian Studies at the University of Guam. He enjoys cooking and hiking.
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- B.A., Philosophy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- M.A., Chinese Religions, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- M.A., Comparative Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Ph.D., Chinese Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa
