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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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Shine On Us, Harvest Moon
Oct 6, 2025
Shine On Us, Harvest Moon
Oct 6, 2025

The same omens that alarmed Lincoln petrify us now. October 18th protests—November 4th elections—60 years of Neil Young. “There’s a full moon risin’ / Let’s go dancin’ in the light.”

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Unravelling the Mysteries of Writing and Publishing a Book
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaDecember 4, 2013
In the studio of WTJU
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaDecember 2, 2013
Discussion with ACAC Members
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaNovember 6, 2013
Child and Adult Philosophers Engaging in Clear Thinking and the Art of Conversation
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Little Big Minds Past ..., Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaOctober 25, 2013
Friday Faculty Speaker Series at PVCC
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaOctober 18, 2013
Virginia This Morning on WTVR 6
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaOctober 4, 2013
Moveable Feast 2013 at Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Trade Show
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaSeptember 22, 2013
The Philosopher's Table Discussion & Signing at Quest Bookshop
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaSeptember 15, 2013
The Philosopher's Table Book Talk at AromAs Cafe
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaSeptember 8, 2013
Central Time on Wisconsin Public Radio
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaSeptember 2, 2013
Opening Afternoon for The Philosopher's Table
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaAugust 31, 2013
The Best College Meal Plan

Regardless of age, you can feel it. As August days creep by, it’s time to get ready for school. A fresh start beckons. Looking back at my college years and many more years as a college professor, memories almost always circle around food.

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Blog: From the Philoso...MariettaAugust 29, 2013college meal plan, marietta mccarty, penguin usa, philosophers tableComment
The Tidewater School and Northeast Community Center
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Little Big Minds Past ..., Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaAugust 25, 2013
Virginia Insight on WMRA, National Public Radio (NPR)
Events, Past Events, The Philosopher's Tabl...MariettaAugust 22, 2013
Summer Workshops 2013
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaJuly 8, 2013
The Lifelong Art of Good Conversation at First Presbyterian Church
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaFebruary 8, 2013
Eastern/Southern African and Virginia Networks Association
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaJanuary 7, 2013
The Art of Conversation at ACAC
Events, How Philosophy Can Sav..., Past EventsMariettaOctober 3, 2012
Little Big Minds at Beauvoir School
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaSeptember 19, 2012
Summer Workshops 2012
Events, Little Big Minds Past ..., Past EventsMariettaJuly 18, 2012
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