That's me and my wife Abby. We had water guns at our wedding. It seemed like a good idea at the time.
We didn't know our friends and family would react with such ... enthusiasm.
We didn't know our friends and family would react with such ... enthusiasm.
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U.S. Naval AcademyI'm fortunate enough to work at an amazing place to teach, think, and write: The Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy. We look to develop courses that incorporate both classical and contemporary writings in philosophy while keeping an eye towards how those theoretical constructs matter in the context of modern military leadership.
Reminder: This is a personal website and is not affiliated with the DoD or the DoN.
The link below will take you to the official USNA page |
StoicismWhat's the BEST philosophy, you ask? The answer is simple: Roman Stoicism, exemplified by Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius (pictured below left).
"Why do our philosophers abandon the magnificent promises made? After assuring me in solemn turns that my eyes shall no longer be overwhelmed by the glitter of gold or the sparkle of a sword, that I shall spurn with magnificent purpose the trifles before which others tremble, why do we spend on all of our time on mere theoretical squabbles? Philosophy began as a way to the heavens; it promised nothing less than that she will make us God's equal. That is the invitation that was sent, and it is for that and that alone that I have come. Be as good as your word." - Seneca Letter XLVIII One day, I'll release a New Handbook for the Modern Stoic.
Until then (and probably after then too), you'll be best served by reading the classics. |
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Climate JusticePictured are discussions with members of Working Group for Social and Legal Aspects of Climate Change as part of the Dahrendorf Symposium on Climate Change, held at the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice. It was one of the highlights of my professional career. That's Mary Robinson, U.N. Special Envoy on Climate Change and former U.N. High Commissioner for Rights, pictured with Conor Gearty, Director of the London School of Economic's Institute for Public Policy. I'm pictured with Stephen Humpheys, Professor of Law, LSE.
If you're interested in learning more about the defining moral issue of our generation,
you should check out some the amazing work being done by the Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice. |
Roller DerbyThere is perhaps no sport more sublime than Roller Derby. I love the sport so much I may or may not have spent four years as the mascot for my wife's D.C. based roller derby team, The Majority Whips. Now, at this point, you might be thinking "Marcus, these pictures seem to indicate rather unequivocally that you did, in fact, dress up as a giant pickle," to which I can only reply, "I can neither confirm nor deny that."
Interested in going to a game? Check out the link to the DC Rollergirls below.
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Abby and I at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
