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Philosophical Consulting for Better Living
A blend of philosophy, logic-based consultation, and data science.
Adam Sanders, PhD
Adam is a philosopher, a data scientist, a veteran, and a Logic-Based Consultant certified through the National Philosophical Counseling Association (NPCA). He obtained his PhD in philosophy from UC Irvine, where he specialized in epistemology, rationality, and philosophy of the mind. He currently works in analytics doing machine learning and statistical modelling to promote intelligent decision-making. In addition to his PhD and two Masters degrees in philosophy, Adam is completing a Masters of Science in Data Science. Adam is also a United States Marine Corps veteran, where he served in the Iraq war.
The unique consulting services that Adam provides are based on a proprietary blend of Logic-Based Consulting, philosophy, and techniques adapted from the field of data science. Consultations involve a guided and novel approach to modeling beliefs, analyzing reasoning, and promoting intelligent decision-making that can lead to a more virtuous and meaningful life.
Services
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Emotions, Reasoning, and Virtuous Living
How to overcome destructive emotions, correct faulty reasoning, and live a meaningful life through a proprietary blend of Logic-Based Consulting, philosophical counseling, and techniques from data science.
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General Philosophical Inquiry
Answering ethical and philosophical questions like: What makes an action right or wrong? Does life have meaning? What makes me the same distinct person over time? Do we have free will? What are the limits of knowledge? How do I live a virtuous life?
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Veteran Questions and Coaching
Working with active duty members and veterans to discuss philosophical issues in the military, to find meaning after the military, to leverage the skills they developed during their service, and to design effective strategies to be successful in life.
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Insights Through Gaming
Finding insights and strategies to overcome issues while living virtuously through friendly and relaxed gaming sessions. Unlike a typical consultation, these gaming sessions are mini-consultations designed to (1) help you identify issues you may be struggling with, (2) assist you in formulating existential questions we can explore, and (3) help you strategize and design a consultation plan that we can execute together. Gaming sessions can also be used for more laid back philosophical chats and coaching.
Sample Problems Addressed by Philosophical Consultation
Morality and ethical issues
Values disagreements
Finding meaning and purpose
Political issues and disagreements
Issues with friendships and family members
Aging and midlife issues
End of life issues
Loss of a family member
Loss of a pet
Questions and issues related to religion and faith
Becoming a parent
Family planning issues
Breakups and divorce
Falling in and out of love
Rejection
Career issues and problems with co-workers
Job loss
Financial issues
Questions about success
Academic or school-related issues
Motivation issues
Procrastination and time management problems
Entertainment and technology-related issues