A long and winding path to philosophy through the law

"I didn't major in philosophy in college, but in government and history. In the last year, I became increasingly interested in philosophy, taking classes on Nietzsche, Kant, and political philosophy, and doing a lot of reading on my own. I went right from college to law school and became a lawyer, which I did for more than three decades. During that time, I never lost my interest in philosophy, reading and participating in some discussion groups."

"When I finally retired from the law nine years ago, I knew I wanted to write. The first thing I wrote was a book about the ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex, which had fascinated me for many years because of the many ways in which it has penetrated our cultural consciousness, in particular the theme of discovering that the person you're searching for is yourself."

The individual developed a lifelong interest in philosophy despite majoring in government and history. Formal engagement increased through classes on Nietzsche, Kant, and political philosophy alongside independent reading. A legal career spanned more than three decades while philosophical reading and discussion continued. Retirement nine years ago prompted a turn to writing, beginning with a book on Oedipus Rex that focused on cultural penetration and the theme of discovering oneself. Subsequent projects were primarily philosophical. Enrollment at the University of Maryland provided academic rigor and community, leading from undergraduate and graduate seminars to acceptance into the master's program.

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