Naomi Zack received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Columbia University, NY. She has taught at the University at Albany, State University of New York and is currently Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. Professor Zack regularly teaches courses in the History of Philosophy, Ethics, Feminism, Existentialism, Philosophy of Science, and Race. She is widely published in these fields. Her recent publications include Philosophy of Science and Race; Inclusive Feminism; Thinking about Race; and Ethics for Disaster. Naomi Zack's hometown is Eugene, OR
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