Dr. Lucas J. Mather

Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy

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Academic Degrees & Education

• Ph.D. in Public Law & American Politics — Dissertation on normative issues in Constitutional Law 

• 4 Master’s degrees in various fields (Philosophy, Biblical Studies, Public Policy, etc.) 

• Diploma in Chinese Mandarin from the Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA 

• Undergraduate & additional graduate studies at institutions including Monterey Peninsula College, Wayland Baptist University (Hawaiʻi), Denver Seminary, Biola University, Loyola Marymount University, Claremont colleges 

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Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience

• Has taught nearly two decades of undergraduate courses in Philosophy, Humanities, and Politics across Southern California 

• Courses developed and taught include:

– Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Logic, Symbolic Logic, Formal Logic, Logic in Practice 

– Western Heritage (Ancient to Medieval), Social Ethics, Philosophy and Popular Culture, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Contemporary Moral Issues, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, American Founding, International Relations, etc. 

• Has taught at colleges and universities including Moorpark College, California Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount, LA City College, Pierce College, LA Mission College, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Fullerton, Mt. San Antonio College, Biola, Azusa Pacific, and others 

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Professional & Other Experience

• U.S. Navy — Active duty (7 years) in roles including special operations, intelligence, linguist, naval aircrewman, and foreign language training/support 

• Founding Board Member — Orange County Gun Owners (PAC) 

• Podcast Producer & Host — The Republican Professor 

• Writer & Commentator — Regular articles and commentary on constitutional law, public policy, higher education, and cultural issues 

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Publications & Works

• Numerous articles on constitutional law, executive power, Chevron deference, and related topics on The Republican Professor website 

• Podcast episodes on legal, political, and philosophical themes (available on major platforms)