Dr. Augusta Gooch Lecturer, Philosophy Lecturer, English Biography Dr. Gooch's research focuses on metaphysical issues surrounding essence in contemporary texts. She is especially interested in Edith Stein's contributions to contemporary philosophy. She is further concerned to avoid deconstructionist programs in literary theory and to argue instead for the metaphysical status of literature as representative of a culture. She argues that human life reflects its link to the divine through spiritual life and artistic presences – how these add to our flourishing as human beings is part of the philosophical task. Dr. Augusta Gooch's Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Dallas, 1982 M.A., Philosophy / Literary Theory, University of Dallas, 1976 B.A., Philosophy, Hunter College, 1973 Classes Taught EH 101 - Freshman Composition EH 207 - Readings Literature / Culture I Honors and Awards "Red Tassel" Faculty Recognition, Illinois State University, 1995 NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award, 1992 Publications "Roman Ingarden's Quasi-Judgment and the ontological status of the literary work of art." Contemporary Philosophy. 28.4. "Edith Stein and Susan Greenfield: Emotions and the Lived-Body." A Passion for Freedom. IAPh 2004 "Consciousness: Edith Stein Against the Materialist." Knowledge Power Gender 2002. "Values in Scheler and Von Hildebrand." Southwest Philosophical Studies. Winter 1993. "Human Dignity: is it lacking in Rawls' A Theory of Justice?" Midwest Political Science Assocation. April 2009.
