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James Tartaglia

James Tartaglia is a philosopher and author of books like Philosophy in a Meaningless Life and Philosophy in a Technological World: GODS AND TITANS. He seeks to reconnect philosophy with issues of natural human interest andre-position philosophy within a contemporary culture dominated by scientific understanding. James also leads the band Continuum of Selves, which combines jazz music with philosophical ideas in a Jazz-Philosophy fusion.

James Tartaglia is a philosopher and author of books like Philosophy in a Meaningless Life and Philosophy in a Technological World: GODS AND TITANS. He seeks to reconnect philosophy with issues of natural human interest andre-position philosophy within a contemporary culture dominated by scientific understanding. James also leads the band Continuum of Selves, which combines jazz music with philosophical ideas in a Jazz-Philosophy fusion.

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