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Book launch!

After many years of writing, procrastinating, discussing, teaching, mulling and mulling, today is the official publication date of my new book! I want to thank everyone along the way who came to hear my ideas, share their insights, give me encouragement, send me tips, or in the case of my wife, draw her thoughts on …

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What Do Heroes Teach Us?

In Plato’s dialogue Protagoras, the famous sophist philosopher explains the need for heroes as follows: A student should read great works of literature because “in these are contained many admonitions, and many tales, and praises, and encomia of ancient famous men, which he is required to learn by heart, in order that he may imitate …

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Welcome to my blog

Thank you for stopping by my website. Since the publication of my current book is imminent, I thought I would create a site where people could learn about my other work and interests, and I could offer suggestions for further reading and reflections. Stay tuned–blog posts are on their way.