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The Everyday Philosopher
Philosophy for everyone by everyone
We believe there is a philosopher within each of us.
Each of us takes part in the human experience, and we all have something to share. Our questions aim to bring out the essence of people's stories; the insights and ideas that we don’t usually talk about in our everyday conversations. While doing so, we find out that we are not so different after all.
THE EVERYDAY PHILOSOPHER is a project of the Chicago branch of the New Acropolis School of Philosophy as a way of life.
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20239 min read
Alex Vasquez - Life is a Gift
What is philosophy for you? For me, philosophy has always been about being open to other belief systems and other people's ideas, and...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Willette Benford - Restorative Justice
I first met Willette as a tutor, but her story fascinated me, and I quickly scheduled an interview with her. Speaking about philosophy as...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20238 min read
Jeanine Ntihirageza - Ubuntu and Humanness
Interview with Jeanine Ntihirageza Born in Burundi, Jeanine came to the US as a Fulbright scholar and holds a PhD in linguistics. She is...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20238 min read
Chido Munjanganja
Chido is a Zimbabwe-born optometrist. When she was a teenager she moved to Thailand. She currently lives in Chicago. What is philosophy...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20235 min read
Diana and Rob Sealtiel
Diana and Rob Sealtiel Diana and Rob Sealtiel Diana is originally from Long Island but immigrated to Israel at the age of 23. She is a...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 202314 min read
Marco Benassi
MARCO BENASSI I was born in the south side of Chicago, my parents are Italian immigrants, and I have an older brother and sister. I grew...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Mary Peña
What is the meaning of Happiness? Happiness is inner peace for me, it is not something that I can search outside of my being, it is not...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Lisa Jablon Fowler
What are three values that describe you? These are things I hope I have in my character: sensitive, intuitive and tenacious. Do you see...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Sebastian Morales
Sebastian is a Social Work Junior student at NEIU, I met him for a chat in the cafeteria. What is Philosophy for you? The very first...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 202313 min read
James Cappleman - The Work of an Alderman
James Cappleman is currently Chicago's 46th Ward alderman. We met him at the New Acropolis school for a short interview about life. What...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 202310 min read
Tim Clue
I did stand up comedy for many years, but I feel like I’m a teacher at heart. I always wanted to do comedy, through that I'm trying to...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20235 min read
Kira Silverstein
Kira is a doula and has a long history in theater as a writer, director and performer and she is a native to the Chicago area. What is...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
Geri Greenberg
I was born in Ohio, moved here in 1970. Began teaching special education to emotionally disturbed children. Realized I needed to be a...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20237 min read
Miriam Serna
What is philosophy for you? To me philosophy is a way of thinking beyond yourself, and thinking about the values that are important to...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20236 min read
David De La Torre
David, 26 years old, from Chicago, is a licensed barber. I met him after work at the “Public Barber” in Uptown. What does wisdom mean to...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 202312 min read
Jeff Zaluda
Jeff Zaluda (58) is originally from Connecticut, he has been working as a lawyer in Chicago for the past 35 years. Apart from that he...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20237 min read
Adam Alderson
Adam (24) lives in Chicago Heights, and is originally from the nearby Sauk Village. He is studying for his Associate’s degree in fitness...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20239 min read
Peter Holstein
Peter and I met at the “Hometown” Coffee and Juice in Glencoe for a coffee and a conversation. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I...
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Gilad Sommer
Jul 18, 20237 min read
Javier Rueda
I’m originally from Ecuador, from the capital, Quito, I lived there for 21 years, and moved here to the US for school. Even though I was...
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