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02. Humor And The Good Life, Laurie Shrage
02. Humor And The Good Life, Laurie Shrage
Praxis, Poems, and Punchlines: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Richards
I don’t remember how it started, but somehow throughout my career at Cal Poly Pomona, Dick regularly asked me what colors I wanted. Then, a few days later, he would leave a bag of bearded iris rhizomes in our department office for me. Evidently, Dick was obsessed with breeding these plants, and his breeding program generated many “rejects,” which he shared with his friends and colleagues. My garden was full of his beautiful rejects, and I soon learned to appreciate these plants, which I think was Dick’s true aim. [excerpt]
04. Mongo Give Good E-Mail, Camille Atkinson
04. Mongo Give Good E-Mail, Camille Atkinson
Praxis, Poems, and Punchlines: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Richards
The first time I met Richard C. Richards (whom I later learned was also known as Mongo) we were at the 2013 LPS conference on the west coast of Florida. He was wearing a T-shirt that said something about having attended his own funeral, so I figured that he, like me, had a penchant for gallows humor. Later, during an author-meets-critics session focusing on his at-the-time-new book (A Philosopher Looks at The Sense of Humor), I was as eager to learn more about his work as I was delighted by the friendly banter between him and the other attendees. Although …
06. Richard Richards, Robert Roberts, And Aristotelian Aristotelianism, Steven Gimbel
06. Richard Richards, Robert Roberts, And Aristotelian Aristotelianism, Steven Gimbel
Praxis, Poems, and Punchlines: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Richards
This paper is a tribute to a philosopher and a person I have long admired, Richard C. Richards. As a clear and rigorous thinker, a thoughtful and accessible writer, and as a kind, blunt, and extremely funny person, Richard embodies virtues I hope to someday claim as well. [excerpt]
Praxis, Poems, And Punchlines: Essays In Honor Of Richard C. Richards, Steven Gimbel
Praxis, Poems, And Punchlines: Essays In Honor Of Richard C. Richards, Steven Gimbel
Praxis, Poems, and Punchlines: Essays in Honor of Richard C. Richards
Richard C. “Dick” Richards has a 40 year history of being an influential philosopher, teacher, and colleague. This volume collects thoughts, memories, and philosophical essays that engage with and celebrate the life and career of this much beloved figure.