Teresa Viarengo Thinker Author
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Teacher, author, and critical thinker. I write Science fiction, reflective autobiography, and dog philosophy humour.
Joined July 2012
From Socrates to my classroom: Why philosophy enriches lives–and even dogs get it. Born in ancient Greece, it built Western thought. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle chased truth with relentless questions & critical thinking. As a teacher, I brought their ideas to class—students dove
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Do you have a dog? Does yours secretly philosophize about life? What feelings does your pup ignite in you? Share your dog stories below—I'd love to hear them! #DogLovers #DogBooks #DogPhilosophy
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Dogs follow me into every story because they spark tenderness, love, and inspiration—I write with a smile every time. They teach us so much about loyalty, joy, and seeing the world differently.
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Why do dogs appear in EVERY book I write? I write in three genres: Humorous Dog Books, Autobiography, and Science Fiction. In my autobiography, I share stories of my own dogs from childhood to now. In my sci-fi, a dog adds warmth and humanity to a dystopian world. And in my
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Ted - Socrates' Dog: How Dogs Interpret the World
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Even my book Ted – Socrates' Dog lets dogs philosophize the world in their own witty way! https://t.co/NOo5dK7LoW What's your take on philosophy today? Is YOUR dog a secret philosopher? Share your thoughts/stories below—I'd love to hear them! #Philosophy
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Socrates showed them dialogue is fun & sharpens expression. Plato defined courage: "Knowing what not to fear." Diogenes championed honesty, animals, & nature. Debating fear, freedom, & courage built mental openness & stronger critical thinking in my students. Philosophy did the
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Diogenes called himself dog Who was Diogenes? A sharp-witted Greek philosopher from Sinope, born over 2,400 years ago. He moved to Athens and loved using humor and bold actions to challenge society's values and pretensions. He believed true happiness comes from simplicity and
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The value of classical education The classical education showed me the value of language and literature. I learnt a great deal about the philosophy of life, about democracy, about fundamental principles that help individuals to leave in society with respect and courage. Classics
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Freedom of speech allows us to exchange ideas to clarify them. It is a key means by which we learn who we are and who others are. If our thoughts are repressed, they remain trapped inside our minds. This causes anger and anxiety - two feelings that promote suspicion, hatred, and
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Plato called your dog a true philosopher. In The Republic, Socrates points out that a dog knows how to distinguish who is a friend and who is not by the criterion of knowing and not knowing – judging them by knowledge vs. ignorance. That's the mark of a philosopher: a lover of
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Do you agree with Elon Musk? Elon Musk has long critiqued the current educational framework as an outdated "factory model" designed for a bygone era. He argues that the traditional method of grouping students by age and teaching through rote memorization ignores the
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I am building my website. I would like it do be ready now, but I have learnt that I must be patient. The philosopher dogs are looking forward to talk to you. https://t.co/NOo5dK7LoW
@TweetOfDogs @PuppiesLover #dogs #philosophers
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Test scores out, creative designers in to engage children
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Like many of us, I carry the memory of a teacher who helped me believe in myself and sparked a lifelong interest in what I do today. That is the lasting power of teachers. Today, more than ever,...
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Consider to yourself how physically attractive this man is—just his looks—and notice how your assessment changes as you watch and listen. Now extrapolate. Modernity is driving us insane. We need to turn off the autopilot and remember what matters.
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Feminism is the cynical destruction of women and men.
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Elon has 11 children and only regularly sees 1 of them who he brings around with him like a fashion accessory
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