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I'm a philosopher by trade and temperament, and I'm motivated to bring philosophy out of its insular ivory tower and into everyday life.

As a university philosophy professor for more than 21 years, I've introduced thousands of students to the value of philosophy in their lives. From my teaching experience, I have learned what works for students, leading me to write a textbook, How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy.

My research explores the root causes of bigotry and injustice and their role in beliefs and political action. Because I apply a phenomenological approach to the lived experiences and actions of individuals, groups, and social and political institutions, my research helps us better understand soci ...more

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	How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Why Trump?: Why Some People Support Him— How the Rest of Us Can Respond 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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New Book: What Is Politics?

Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action

My new book has been released today, 26 March 2024.

Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political ActionIt is available here.

Can I explain what politics is all about? Well, I believe this book is a huge step forward toward that end.

Politics is complex, befitting the complex issues faced by Read more of this blog post »

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Resonance: A Sociology of Our Relationship to the World

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