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Michael J. Motta

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Expertise

Existentialism, existential psychology, political philosophy; some value theory and ethics. Interdisciplinary approach to the social sciences and humanities: some background in abnormal psychology, expressionist art, and modern literature. I'd defer to other experts especially in areas such as analytic philosophy and philosophy of science.

Experience in the area

Tutor, Michigan State University, Student-Athlete Support Services, 2002-2005. Teaching Assistant, Binghamton University, Department of Philosophy, 1995.
Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union

Organizations

American Civil Liberties Union Michigan Audubon Society

Publications

The Society for Laingian Studies (giardino delle parole), Lansing State Journal, Grand Ledge Independent, beTurtle.com, Property Investor Magazine, Grand Rapids Press, eHow.com

Education/Credentials

Graduate study, Binghamton University, Department of Philosophy, 1993-95. MA in Philosophy, Michigan State University, College of Arts and Letters, 1991. Master's thesis: "Nietzsche's 'Hothouse For Strange And Choice Plants'". BA in Social Science, Michigan State University, James Madison College, 1989. Study abroad: Cambridge University, Trinity College, Cambridge, England, 1988.

Awards and Honors

Clifford D. Clark Fellow, Binghamton University, 1993-95. Department of Philosophy Fellowship, Michigan State University, 1991. National Merit Scholar, Michigan State University, 1985-1989.

What do you like about this subject?

Philosophy is the foundation for knowledge and compassion in both academia and life.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I would like to find a job teaching at a college, but other than that I enjoy writing.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Nietzsche speaks of philosophizing with a hammer "as with a tuning fork".

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Nonetheless, Nietzsche said "hammer" rather than tuning fork ;)

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Luke	01/12/12	10	10	10	Thanks a lot Michael!
Luke	01/09/12	10	10	10	Thanks a lot Michael. Yes, I'm the .....
Prashant Akerkar	12/24/11	10	10	10	Dear Michael Thank you. Thanks & Regards .....
Giacomo	11/21/11	10	10	10	Very polite, very fast, very concise and .....
James	10/18/11	10	10	10	Thanks. And in general I have always .....

Recent Answers from Michael J. Motta

2011-11-22 Benefits of Art:

Hi Josie, Thanks for your inquiry. I have a useful resource that also happens to contain my thoughts: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5609424/representational_art_and_nonrep

2011-11-20 Egoism:

Hi Giacomo, Thanks for your question. I think what you're arguing for is what is known as "psychological egoism". You might read Jeremy Bentham, J.S. Mill and James Mill, Nietzsche, and particularly

2011-11-10 advice:

Hi David, Thanks for your inquiry. I have studied Marx, but most of it was 20+ years ago, and I never really approached him as a contrast to Engels. So I don't know how much help I can be. What

2011-10-19 philosophy and terminology (:

Hi Meir, Thanks for your inquiry! In general, I would encourage you to read quality literature in order to increase your working vocabulary -- more so than magazines. The terms you mention are

2011-10-18 Learning Philosophy:

Hi James, Thanks for your inquiry. It's always refreshing to receive correspondence from someone who wants to learn for the sheer sake of learning! Frederick Charles Copleston has written one of

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