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Richard Copley is a Senior Instructor Emeritus in the Department of Geography. He has extensive experience in teaching and researching the astronomical influences on the location and layout of sacred sites, particularly within the Sinitic world. His contributions to the fields of geography have been significant, and he has fostered an understanding of how cultural and astronomical factors shape human interactions with space. Copley's academic journey started at the University of Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree, followed by advanced studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he pursued a Master's degree and was ABD (All But Dissertation). Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to mentoring students and contributing to academic discourse around geographical and cultural studies.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.