J.M. Fritzman

Associate Professor of Philosophy

John R. Howard Hall 223, MSC: 45
Office Hours:

MWF 10:30AM-12PM
M 3PM-4PM
TTH by appointment via Zoom

“Philosophy is always one generation from dying. Students allow philosophy to continue. For that, teachers of philosophy owe them an unrepayable and immeasurable debt of gratitude. Studying philosophy is never easy. It is, however, usually pleasant. Teaching philosophy is always a joy.”

I’ve published several articles on Indian philosophy and a book on the German philosopher Hegel. I cook Indian cuisine, mostly Punjabi, as well as Italian, Sri Lankan, and Thai. I’ve been to India eight times. I led the Overseas Program to India twice. I’ve seen more than 300 Bollywood films. I once had five cats.

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Students decipher language of philosophy

Samantha Alibrando ‘13, Sarah Lomas ’14, and McKenzie Southworth ’14 are working alongside Associate Professor of Philosophy J.M. Fritzman to research the philosophy of language in two philosophical traditions: Hegel, from Germany, and the Indian philosophy of Kaśmiri Śaivism. In the following Q&A, the students reflect on their experience.

Location: J.R. Howard Hall