Jeffrey Wattles

In teaching, I present what I see as the best ideas, then invite each person to modify them, until they fit what the individual feels good about applying—to their number one growth need. I say: everyone is on everyone else’s team. We take turns leading, present project updates, and request help from others. Books arise from, and should stimulate, such dialogue.

My degrees are in philosophy from Stanford and Northwestern. Extra study at l’Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), religious studies for two years at the University of Toronto, and courses at seminaries. I taught many subjects in variety of schools, with the last 23 years at Kent State University.

I dedicated my academic career to a philosophy of living, which led to my book, Living in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Now I have a new main project: promote a spiritual renaissance by writing another book, returning to campus ministry, laughing and loving more, and blogging at https://UniversalFamily.org.