Richard Musselwhite researches continental philosophy, religions in South Asia, and international non-governmental organizations. Working historically, literarily, and ethnographically, Professor Musselwhite studies how ideological organizations exercise authority among adherents and their wider social worlds. In the classroom, Dr. Musselwhite improves critical thinking skills through intensive writing exercises in all of his courses, including logic, introduction to philosophy, ethics, world religions, and first-year composition courses.

Richard Musselwhite researches continental philosophy, religions in South Asia, and international non-governmental organizations. Working historically, literarily, and ethnographically, Professor Musselwhite studies how ideological organizations exercise authority among adherents and their wider social worlds. In the classroom, Dr. Musselwhite improves critical thinking skills through intensive writing exercises in all of his courses, including logic, introduction to philosophy, ethics, world religions, and first-year composition courses.

PhD	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	2009
MA	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill	2002
BA	University of California, Davis	1986

1.	Musselwhite, R. T. (2009). Possessing Knowledge: Organizational Boundaries among the Brahma Kumaris. Doctoral Dissertation.
2.	Musselwhite, R. T. (2002). Kriya Yoga: Media and Institutions. Masters Thesis.
3.	Musselwhite, R. T. (2001). Domesticating Virtue. Exhibition Catalog, Ackland Museum.