College Courses

Philosophy, Humanities, Psychology, Statistics, Engineering

About Professor Javy W. Galindo

Javy has an eclectic teaching background that includes having instructed courses in philosophy, humanities, psychology, consciousness studies, creative thinking, critical thinking, statistics, and more. He has been a popular instructor at Heald College, John F. Kennedy University, and De Anza College, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Javy enjoys incorporating humor, film, games, and various other teaching tools in class when possible.

Professor Galindo also has a diverse educational background that consists of a master’s degree in consciousness studies specializing in East/West Philosophy and Religion from John F. Kennedy University, and both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from UC San Diego. He is a proud member of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers, Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy, and the Western Positive Psychology Association.

Being a former 10+ year professional in the high-tech industry, Javy has a passion for relating course material to real world experiences for his students. As a result, he is now most well known for his engaging college courses and public talks, his enthusiastic teaching style, and his ability to convey complex ideas in personally meaningful, simple terms. These characteristics are reflected in his published works, including his creative thinking text “The Power of Thinking Differently: An imaginative guide to creativity, change, and the discovery of new ideas.” His latest book will be released June 2014: “Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails: A philosopher’s simple guide to joy, satisfaction, and a meaningful life.”

Courses Taught & Syllabus Links (Past Courses)

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