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Revision as of 10:02, 18 February 2011
Michael Herbst-Synowicz is a Wisconsin teacher and activist. He works at Oakton Community College.
Education and world view
B.A. University of Wisconsin M.A. University of Wisconsin
As an undergraduate at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) Synowicz majored in biochemistry. At Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) he continued his scientific studies by taking graduate courses in neurophysiology. He later went to philosophy school, getting a B.A. and then a M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.[1]
- My fascination at the time was in the area of the philosophy of logic and mathematics. Since that time my interests have shifted toward social/political philosophy, as I have been painfully made aware of the obvious fact that policies humans come up with to manage and control people, can cause a great deal of suffering.
Career
Synowicz was a medic in the U.S. Air Force, worked in the veterinary medical field (at a Humane Society) and in law enforcement (as a Humane Officer); he owned a manufacturing business in Detroit, canvassed for two non-profit organizations on social issues, and has taught philosophy for over a decade at six different institutions.[2]