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Lou Marinoff

Philosopher, bestselling author, Plato Not Prozac, and Canadian table hockey champion.

Philosopher, bestselling author of Plato Not Prozac and Canadian table hockey champion, Marinoff is founder of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association.

Philosopher, bestselling author of Plato Not Prozac and Canadian table hockey champion, Marinoff is founder of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association.

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