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Michael J. Motta

U.S.

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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

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	T	P	Comments
Joey	08/24/09	10	10	10	10	thanks again
Joey	08/19/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks alot, you really helped me out .....
Warm	08/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you
am	07/31/09	10	10	10	10
Warm	07/28/09	10	10	10	10	Wow great explaination, very helpful & informative .....

Recent Answers from Michael J. Motta

2009-08-31 philosophy:

Hi Husain, I think you're on the right track with Plato, but you might want to go back just a little further than that and start with the Pre-Socratics. I think what I'd recommend is just going through

2009-08-24 nietzsche:

Hi Joey, You mention some concerns of immediate practicality, such as maintaining and enhancing the body in the real world, the earthy/earthly world, and you mention the instincts, which I think are

2009-08-22 nietsche again:

Hi again Joey, Without my going back through and doing the research in Ecce Homo specifically, I will give you the usual Nietzsche lines on these issues. "Morality" for Nietzsche more often than

2009-08-19 nietzsche:

Hi Joey. Thanks for your question. First, I think you mean the book is "Ecce Homo", and "Why I Am So Wise" and "Why I Am So Clever" are chapters. Your uncertainty about whether to take Nietzsche's

2009-08-06 scientists play a greater part:

Hi Warm: Thanks for your question. i) Examples I think would include issues such as global warming, contagious diseases, and space exploration. These are only natural science areas too, there are

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