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Marietta McCarty

is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and teacher. She defines philosophy as “the art of clear thinking," and invites every one she encounters (or anyone who picks up one of her books) into the good life, marked by simplicity and the fullness of life's greatest treasures.

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Don't You (Dare) Give Up
Apr 2, 2026
Don't You (Dare) Give Up
Apr 2, 2026

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Meet and Greet at Spirit of '76 bookstore
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMay 20, 2010
Marblehead Thinks Project Celebration
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaMay 18, 2010
Virginia Festival of the Book with Little Big Minds
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMarch 20, 2010
Virginia Festival of the Book
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaMarch 19, 2010
Philosophy and The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaJanuary 17, 2010
School of Practical Philosophy
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaJanuary 16, 2010
Book Signing at Quest Bookshop
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaDecember 12, 2009
Book Signing at New Dominion Bookshop
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaDecember 9, 2009
Discussion and Book Signing at Library of Virginia
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaDecember 8, 2009
Association of Independent Maryland Schools
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaNovember 8, 2009
Fairfax Book Club
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaJune 9, 2009
Little Big Minds Discussion at Marblehead
Little Big Minds Discussion at Marblehead
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMay 25, 2009
Little Big Minds Discussion at Green Hedges
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaDecember 9, 2008
Summer Workshops 2008
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaJune 22, 2008
Book Signing at The Ivy Bookshop
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMay 16, 2008
Philosophy Discussion at Park School
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMay 15, 2008
Kaleidoscope at Roland Park Country School
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMay 14, 2008
Master's Tea at Calhoun College, Yale University
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMarch 27, 2008
Faculty Professional Development Day at Charlotte Prep
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMarch 6, 2008
Little Big Minds Discussion at Charlottesville Day School
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaMarch 4, 2008
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