Robert Faaborg
Ph.D., 1972, University of Iowa

robert.faaborg@uc.edu

Department of Philosophy
University of Cincinnati
P. O. Box 210374
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0374

Areas of Specialization

Bob Faaborg's interests center on the history of modern philosophy, especially the philosophy of George Berkeley. He is also currently working on issues concerning color perception and business ethics. Most recently, he has published or presented papers on the logic of Berkeley's use of perceptual relativity, Berkeley's "argument from microscopes," and negotiation ethics.He is also vice-chair of the University of Cincinnati Faculty Senate.

Selected Publications

"Berkeley and the Argument from Microscopes," Pacific Philosophical Quarterly, 80, 1999, pp. 301-323.

"Ethical and Unethical Considerations and the Collective Bargaining Process," co-authored with Edwin Herman, in Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations, Prentice-Hall,1997: 278-293.

"Ethical and Unethical Conduct and the Collective Bargaining Process," co-authored with Edwin Herman, in Program on Negotiations at Harvard Law School, Working Paper Series 93-96, July, 1993, pp.1-41.