"Hello! My name is Richard. I grew up in England, have a Ph.D. in philosophy from Cornell, and have taught on the faculty at several US universities plus the University of Washington's center for gifted youth. I have many years experience teaching philosophy, critical thinking, and effective writing - to kids, undergrads, grad students, and adult professionals. I love teaching students of all ages how to be more sophisticated and effective thinkers and writers.

In my view, doing philosophy and caring deeply about literature and writing are inseparable - so much so that every philosophy class I have ever taught has also been a writing class.

I was President of my college debating union and have worked as a professional speechwriter and presentation coach with people ranging from grade-schoolers to working scientists to the CEO of a biotech company. Want to find your voice? Want to present better and teach better? I can take you there.

There are great tutors out there for every subject. You'll find my deeper and broader experience most useful if your ambition is not just to fix a problem or finish one assignment but to transform your intellectual self-confidence generally. Think of your mind as a house. Most tutors show up with some extra furniture; I can help you rebuild the place.

You can learn more about me, how I work, and my six published books at richardfarr.net." less...