Today Dr. Illya Davis shares his vision and philosophies on connecting with others. He breaks down relational situations and discusses how to build up another human being through listening and discovering what a person needs. Dr. Davis serves as the Dean of first-year students and Transition Programs and professor of philosophy at Morehouse College. The conversation today is uplifting and thought-provoking. You will want to experience this episode of (Y) Connect.
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Illya Eliphis Davis serves as the Dean of first-year students and Transition Programs and professor of philosophy at Morehouse College. He is a 1989 philosophy graduate of Morehouse College. He pursued a Masters's degree in Religion and Culture at Harvard University and doctoral studies at The University of Chicago in Philosophy of Religion. He has published on the political thought of former Morehouse College president, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, African American Religious Experiences, Black fraternities, and sororities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He teaches and researches Africana Philosophy and Race, philosophy of language, and philosophy of religion. He is the proud father of two young ladies, Ilan—a senior at Spelman College, and Anya—a first-year at Spelman College. He is a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
