"To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts ... but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates ... It is to solve some of the problems of life, not just theoretically, but practically."

— Henry David Thoreau, Walden

Individual Work

Philosophical Counseling

  • Assistance addressing life's questions and problems philosophically. [more info]
Specialized Help to Quit Smoking
  • An Aristotelian approach that builds from a precise grasp of the distinct practical, emotional, and rational nature that the habit has in each person's life. [more info]
Philosophical Editing
  • Assistance improving the quality, depth and clarity of a piece of writing through analytical editing techniques. [more info]
Rates
  • Getting philosophical help should not be a financial burden. I follow the American Philosophical Association's standard of using a sliding scale. A client's rate is between $70 and $210 per session, based on 0.1% of their annual household income, rounded up to the nearest $10.

    To figure out your rate, state in thousands what your gross (pretax) annual household income is (your household income is the combined income of you and a spouse or committed partner, but not a roommate); now say the same number in tens (for example, "sixty three thousand" becomes "sixty three"); round it up to the nearest ten ("sixty three" becomes "seventy"). If that number is less than 70, you pay $70 per session. If it's between 70 and 210, you pay that amount per session. If it's above 210, you pay $210 per session.

Continuing Education

At NYU SCPS
  • Join me for a range of seminars devoted to exploring some of the ways ordinary life invites philosophical reflection. [more info]