Michael J. Motta - Philosophy - Theology - Religion/Spirituality

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Expert Profile: Michael J. Motta

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

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

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What do you like about this subject? Philosophy is the foundation for knowledge and compassion in both academia and life.

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 ;)

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.

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Prestige Points: 1270
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		127

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/07/08
10	10	10	10	05/03/08
8	9	10	10	04/27/08
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9	9	9	9	04/11/08

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Thank you
(sam on 11/07/08)

Thanks for the suggestion. I eventually worked out what the story was- Raymond F Jones' "Noise Level".
(Geoff on 05/03/08)

Michael, Thank you for the incredibly quick response. I'm happy to report that you have gauged the issue correctly. I was a gifted student from K-12
(Shauna on 04/14/08)

Very sensible and logical answer! One could indeed argue that embryos aren't chickens. I like it. However, I would still be curious as what would be t
(Dom on 04/11/08)

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Recent Answers from Michael J. Motta

2008-11-07 Help: Sam, Yes, the Forms "truly exist" for Plato. They're timeless and static. Now I think Plato would admit that things other than the Forms exist too, such as particulars (concrete manifestations of the...

2008-11-06 Help: Hi Sam, Thanks for your question. I refer you to an article I've written: http://www.ehow.com/how_2148157_understand-platos-forms.html The "Resources" portion, at the bottom of that article, should...

2008-06-17 question about author: Hi Danielle. Thanks for your question. I doubt that there would be a book consisting specifically and exclusively in Camus quotes. But there are sure to be several books of famous quotations or quotations...

2008-05-15 human nature norms/assisted suicide (pro): Bretti, Thanks for your inquiry. Here is an article of mine that compares deontological ethics (such as in Kant) to utilitarian ethics: http://www.ehow.com/how_2180734_between-dutybased-ethics-resultsoriented-ethics...

2008-05-02 Unusual Question: Geoff, Thanks. This was a fun question. As much as I enjoy writing, and as much as I hate to admit it, I think I'm still a multiple choice, or in this case, a fill-in-the-blank type guy at heart going...