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Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« on: March 15, 2020, 12:30:25 pm »
Hello Friends,

I have good news: I passed my doctoral dissertation defense!

It is about Acheloios (no surprise!) in relation to Thales and the origin of philosophy--however, it is framed as a response to several Neo-Marxian scholars that claim the advent of coinage was the essential technological development leading to philosophical activity. For those interested, here is the preview I uploaded to academia!

Link to Dissertation

I am very grateful that I have this forum and many of you to call friends, and could not have done it otherwise!

Best Wishes,

Nick

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2020, 05:14:21 pm »
Congratulations. What an exceptional achievement!

It crowns you as the ultimate Acheloios authority. A genuine guru, without question.

Best wishes
N.
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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2020, 07:36:03 pm »
Thank you, that is very kind of you to say. It truly was a labor of love.  Whereas Potamikon had a lot of heavy lifting that I’d never done before, this was much more fun because I already learned so many tricks!

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2020, 09:02:09 pm »
Bravo! Just by curiosity, for how long were you working on your project ?
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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2020, 09:32:50 pm »
Thank you! The actual writing of the dissertation was three intense years, but the research has been going on for over a decade.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2020, 11:26:20 pm »
Many congratulations, that's a huge step. I certainly know the misery; the only bright spot for me way, way back then was that my adviser had already brought the bottle of champagne to the oral defense so I had hopes of making it through that. A huge step for you.
Best,
Larry

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2020, 12:34:11 am »
Congratulations Nick, or do we call you Dr. Molinari now?

I am just a lowly Master, ;)
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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2020, 04:22:45 am »
Congratulation on your accomplishment Nick.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2020, 07:11:38 am »
Quote from: lawrence c on March 15, 2020, 11:26:20 pm
Many congratulations, that's a huge step. I certainly know the misery; the only bright spot for me way, way back then was that my adviser had already brought the bottle of champagne to the oral defense so I had hopes of making it through that. A huge step for you.
Best,
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We already had dinner reservations, so I knew there was a good chance I’d pass. That would have been an awkward dinner otherwise!

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2020, 09:38:13 am »
Many congratulations. In the many days ahead stuck at home I will make use of your work to fill some of the time enjoyably.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2020, 09:04:47 pm »
Hello Friends,

I have good news: I passed my dissertation defense!

It is about Acheloios (no surprise!) in relation to Thales and the origin of philosophy--however, it is framed as a response to several Neo-Marxian scholars that claim the advent of coinage was the essential technological development leading to philosophical activity. For those interested, here is the preview I uploaded to academia!

Link to Dissertation

I am very grateful that I have this forum and many of you to call friends, and could not have done it otherwise!

Best Wishes,

Nick

Good going, Master Nick.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2020, 06:14:22 am »
Congratulations Nick, or do we call you Dr. Molinari now?

I am just a lowly Master, ;)
John
Thank you—but just Nick is fine.  Not for my students though  ;D

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2020, 06:18:53 am »
Many congratulations. In the many days ahead stuck at home I will make use of your work to fill some of the time enjoyably.

I hope you find it worth your time!  Unfortunately the full document can’t be released since I’m working to find a publisher for a revised version. But I can always send individual chapters if you see one that is really interesting.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2020, 10:49:12 am »
Congratulations Doc!
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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2020, 11:22:12 am »
Thanks, Joe—couldn’t have done it without a home like Forum.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2020, 04:06:45 pm »
Congratulations Nick  +++
A very ambitious and difficult topic !!

I would love to read your chapter 2 and if i may, your bibliography.

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2020, 06:38:34 pm »
Thank you—and I’d be happy to send Chpt.2.  The bibliography is available now on the academia preview (note: I haven’t yet incorporated Seaford’s new 2020 book, which I plan to do this summer).

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2020, 03:59:22 am »
Hi Nick,

Congratulations! :)

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #18 on: March 28, 2020, 12:38:08 pm »
Awesome news.  Cograts!

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Re: Acheloios and Thales: Dissertation Preview
« Reply #19 on: March 28, 2020, 02:01:12 pm »
Thanks Meepzorp! Thanks Shawn!

 

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