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Philosophy

Thomas (Danny) Arnold, Adjunct Faculty

Thomas (Danny) Arnold, Adjunct Faculty

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Office: Stabler Hall, Room 307
Phone: 501-569-3312
Email: tdarnold@ualr.edu

Introduction

A native Arkansawyer from Sheridan, I began teaching at UALR in 1991. This makes me one of the older familiar faces around the department of Philosophy and Liberal Studies. I am commonly called Danny instead of Thomas. I am married to Georgia Smedley (UMKC) and have one son named Clayton. I have worked a variety of jobs over the years and have lived and studied in quite a few different environments in the United States.

Teaching Interests

Given a choice of the various classes that I have taught over the years, I would choose to teach Logic and Critical Thinking. The foundational skills on which all other thinking takes its base are the core ingredients in these courses. Currently, I teach Logic online, but I have also taught Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics and Society on a regular basis. Upper level Logic and Business Ethics are also a part of the curriculum I occasionally teach. Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind, and Philosophy of Science are courses that I have either taught in the past or have been approved to teach.

Research Interests

Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Philosophy of Mind are my current research interests. The primary core of my published research is however in the field of Business Ethics. I have been fortunate to have published a series of articles working as a team with two PhDs in Accounting.

Dissertation Title: The Relationship of the Mind and Body in the Philosophy of A.N. Whitehead.

Representative Professional Activities:
Publications and Presentations

    1999

  • Commentary on Theoretical Approaches to Research on Accounting Ethics. Research on Accounting Ethics. (Vol. V)
  • An Integrative Framework for Analysis of the Ethical Issues Surrounding Information Technology Integration by the Audit Profession. Research on Accounting Ethics. (Vol. V)
    1998

  • Teleological Foundations for the Ethical Development of Expert Systems: Act vs. Rule-Based Reasoning. Accounting Forum. (Vol. 21)
    1997

  • Toward a Philosophical Foundation for Ethical Development of Audit Expert Systems: A Contractarian Approach. Research on Accounting Ethics. (Vol. III)
    1996

  • An Integrative Framework for analysis of the Ethical Issues Surrounding Information Technology Integration by the Audit Profession.
    1995

  • Teleological Foundations for the Ethical Development of Expert Systems: Act vs Rule-Based Reasoning presented at the American Accounting Association AI/ES workshop, Orlando, FL
  • On Ethical Behavior in Social, Political, and Legal Environments. Research on Accounting Ethics. (Vol. I)
  • Towards an Understanding of the Philosophical Foundations for Ethical Development of Audit Expert Systems Research on Accounting Ethics. (Vol. I)
    1994

  • Towards an Understanding of the Philosophical Foundations for Ethical Development of Audit Expert Systems, First Ernst & Young Accounting Ethics Symposium, Binghamton, NY.

Educational Background

PhD candidate, Philosophy ABD
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

MA Philosophy 1974
Baylor University, Waco, TX

Mdiv Theology 1973
SBTS, Louisville, KY

BA Philosophy, Psychology 1970
State College of Arkansas, Conway, AR

Updated 9.27.2010