Richmond West, writer and philosophy teacher

I am almost always available for book fairs, bookstore signings, visiting classes to talk about my work, or any other function! And I also have experience leading groups around philosophical, ethical, and religious topics. Even though I am an introvert (I have to be to write the way I do), I love to travel and meet people, especially when dealing with my works or with academia, and I am a fantastic public speaker, having much experience in that area over the years. I have spoken at churches, schools, and libraries.

To contact me for any of these, or similar, events, just click the "Contact Us" link to the right. I'd love to hear from you!

Soon, I also plan to put my C.V. on here, for those interested in me as a philosophy instructor. I have taught the following classes over the years: Intro to Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Intro to Religious Studies, World Religions, Eastern Religions, Ethics, and Environmental Ethics. I have been a member of the American Academy of Religion, the American Philosophical Association, the Society of Christian Philosophers, the Foucault Society, the Kant Society, and many more.

My favorite philosophers include Kierkegaard and Foucault. In fact, I'm hoping to do my dissertation on Foucault. I am best in the areas of Continental Philosophy, Existentialism, Postmodernism, Philosophy of Religion, World Religions, and Eastern philosophy.