Camillo C. Bica, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center, 1995 Philosophy. Dissertation: Just War Theory and a Practical Pacifism. AOS: Ethics; AOC: Social and Political.
Master of Philosophy, City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center, 1992.
Master of Arts, New York University. 1986. Philosophy.
Bachelor of Science, Long Island University. 1968. Education.
Employment
1988-Date
Professor. School of Visual Arts (SVA). Teach undergraduate courses in ethical theory, social and political, the ancients, aesthetics, critical thinking, introduction to philosophy, Eastern philosophy, and the philosophy of religion.
1992-1999
Hospital Ethics Committee Member. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn. Considered ethical consults. Reviewed and revised various ethics protocols for the Medical Center, e.g. Withdrawing Life Support, DNR, Advanced Directives. Conducted staff and patient educational program in ethics, etc.
1991-1992
Adjunct Lecturer. Dowling College. Taught undergraduate introductory philosophy courses.
1991- 1992
Instructor. Fordham University Science and Technology Program. Taught high school seniors college level courses in critical thinking and social issues.
1987-2003
Consultant (Pro Bono). Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn. Vietnam Veteran Self Help Initiative. Offer administrative, philosophic, and ethical guidance to veterans suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
1982- 1987
Founder/Coordinator. Vietnam Veteran Self Help Initiative. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn. Initiated and administrated this therapeutic community of veterans.
Military
1965-1971
United States Marine Corps. Rank: 1st Lieutenant. Platoon and Company Commander. Service includes a thirteen month tour in Vietnam.
Awards (Military)
Navy Commendation Medal with Combat 'V' Device for Valor, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
Awards (Academic)
The 2003 School of Visual Arts Distinguished Scholar/Teacher Award.
Articles
Bica, C.C., "Lessons of War," The Peace Review, In Press.
Bica, C.C., "A Personal Legacy of War," Words, January, 2007.
Bica, C.C., "Opposing a War and/or Supporting the Warrior: The Moral Obligations of Citizens in an Immoral War," The Journal of Social Philosophy, In Press.
Bica, C.C. "The Mythologizing of War from Vietnam to Iraq," The Humanist, March/April 2006.
Bica, C.C., "Another Perspective on the Doctrine of Double Effect," Public Affairs Quarterly, Volume 13, Number 2, April 1999.
Bica, C.C., "A Therapeutic Application of Philosophy: The Moral Casualties of War," International Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 13, Number 1, Spring 1999.. Bica .C. ., "Interpreting Just War Theory's Jus in Bello Criterion of Discrimination," Public Affairs Quarterly, Volume 12, Number 2, April 1998.
Bica, C.C., "Establishing Liability in War," in Public Affairs Quarterly, Volume 11, Number 3, July 1997.
Bica, C.C., "Collateral Violence and the Doctrine of Double Effect," in Public Affairs Quarterly, Volume 11, Number 1, January 1997.
Bica, C.C., "Social Responsibility and the Artist," in Art and Academe, Volume 8, Number 1, Fall 1995.
Bica, C.C., "Through a Philosopher's Eye; The Observations and Cynical Rantings of a Vietnam Survivor," in Words 35, Winter 1994.
Bica, C.C., "Vietnam Veteran Self-Help Initiative: A Program Overview," Department of Veterans Affairs Publication, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Resource Center, White River Junction, Vermont.
Conference Presentations
Bica, C.C., (2006, December), "Meditations on War," presented at the PeaceSmith's Forum, Amityville, NY.
Bica, C.C., (2006, October). "Justifying Immoral War", presented at the Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference, Manhattan College, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2006, August). "The Moral Imperative of Nuclear Disarmament," presented at the World Peace Day Celebration, Bayport, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2006, April). "Misrepresenting Patriotism and Supressing Dissent", presented at State University of New York, Farmingdale, conference "War and Nation Building in the 20th Century."
Bica, C.C., (2005, November). "Meditations on War", presented at the School of Visual Arts Poetry Slam, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2005, November). "The Legacy of the Vietnam War", presented at the School of Visual Arts Symposium, The Turbulent Sixties: Lessons for Today, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2005, November). "Misrepresenting Patriotism and Supressing Dissent", presented at the Mid-Atlantic Pop/American Culture Association Conference, New Brunswich, N.J.
Bica, C.C., (2004, January). "Terrorism and Response: A Moral Inquiry into the Killing Of Noncombatants", presented at the Joint Services Conference of Professional Ethics, Springfield, Virginia.
Bica, C.C., (2003, October). "Art and Politics", presented at the conference of Art and the Humanities, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2003, May). "Camus: Rebellion, Resistence and Death," presented at the conference honoring the 25th Anniversary of David Rhodes as President of The School of Visual Arts, New York.
Bica, C.C., (2003, May). "Terrorism and Response: A Moral Inquiry into the Killing Of Innocents", presented at the Conference of the International Social Theory Consortium, Tampa Bay, Florida.
Bica, C.C., (2003, April). Moderator, "Forum on the War in Iraq", School of Visual Arts, New York, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1998, January). "Patient Rights." Presented at Conference on Medical Ethics, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1998, August). "Medical Applications or Misapplications of the Doctrine of Double Effect." Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1997, May). "The Moral Casualties of War." Presented at the 15th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1996, May)."Ethical Considerations and the Readjustment Difficulties of Returning Warriors." Presented at the 14th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1995, May). "Living with PTSD."Presented at the 13th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1995, February). "Social Responsibility and Art." Presented at the Annual Conference on the Education of the Artist. NYC.
Bica, C.C., (1994, May). "Living in Moral Pain." Presented at the 12th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1993, May). "Ethical Responsibilities of the Clinician in the Treatment of PTSD." Presented at the 11th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1992, June). "The Impact of the Prisoner of War Issue on Veterans Suffering from PTSD." Presented at the United Nations Conference on War and Peace.
Bica, C.C., (1992, May)."A Philosophical Analysis of DSMIIIR's Criteria for Diagnosing of PTSD." Presented at the 10th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1991, November). "Abortion: Moral Considerations and Dilemmas." Presented at Voices and Opinions Seminar Series, School of Visual Arts.
Bica, C.C., (1991, September). "Vietnam: Moral Implications." Presented at the S.C.O.P.E. Program Conference on The Children of Vietnam Veterans.
Bica, C.C., (1991, May). "Ethical Dilemmas of War and their Impact upon the Recovering Veteran." Presented at the 9th Annual Conference on PTSD (Still Hidden Client), Hunter College School of Social Work, N.Y.
Bica, C.C., (1991, March). "Patient Rights." John Dewey High School.
Bica, C.C., (1991, February). "Collateral Damage and the Moral Justification of Military Necessity." Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.
Bica, C.C., (1990, March). "The Moral Obligation of Governments To Those Who Fought Their Wars." Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Brooklyn.
Professional
Societies
American Philosophical Association
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans for Peace
