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    Episode #15: Zachary Pirtle

    Episode #15: Zachary Pirtle

    FromWisdom at Work

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    Episode #15: Zachary Pirtle

    FromWisdom at Work

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    95 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 27, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Conventional wisdom regards the “STEM” disciplines as diametrically opposed to the humanities in general, and philosophy in particular. But Zachary Pirtle is living proof that this view is wrong headed. After studying philosophy and engineering as an undergraduate, Zach went on to receive an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University and … Continue reading "Episode #15: Zachary Pirtle"
    Released:
    Jul 27, 2020
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    What is the value of philosophy in everyday life and work? Can philosophy offer us not just a way of life, but a way to make a living? I profile philosophers who found their way through the wilderness beyond the ivory tower. We explore how they forged a new professional identity, how they built successful new careers, and how philosophy can add value in business, government...and pretty much everything else. From their stories, I distill the decisions, strategies, and habits that powered their success. To learn more, check out www.davidestorey.com.