Professor Massimo Pigliucci has been a wonderful and meaningful influence in our lives, and we were so honored to chat with him! He has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee. Currently, is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. In the area of public outreach, Prof. Pigliucci has published in national and international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. At last count, Prof. Pigliucci has published 180 technical papers in science and philosophy. He is also the author or editor of 14 books, including the bestselling How to Be A Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. Other titles include Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and our beloved Handbook For New Stoics, which he wrote with Gregory Lopez.

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https://figsinwinter.blog/