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David Talcott, PhD

David Talcott, PhD

Author | Fellow of Philosophy and the Graduate Dean — New Saint Andrews College

Dr. Talcott is a Fellow of Philosophy and the Graduate Dean of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. He joined the faculty in 2023, having taught at The King's College in New York City for twelve years, first as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and then as an Associate Professor of Philosophy. His Ph.D. is from Indiana University, Bloomington, and his undergraduate BA is from Hillsdale College. His research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Plato, though he also works on a range of topics in the field of ethics. His publications have appeared in numerous outlets including Public Discourse, Eikon: A Journal of Biblical Anthropology, Human Life Review, and First Things online. He has presented papers at meetings of the Society of Christian Philosophers, the Evangelical Philosophical Society, the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy, and the Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent book is Plato, published by P&R Publishing. Dr. Talcott and his wife, Anna, have six children: two sons and four daughters. While living on the East Coast, he served as a Ruling Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Millburn and Short Hills (PCA), including a 2-year stint as moderator of the West Hudson Presbytery of the PCA. From 2014-2016 he was a member of the Board of Education of Boonton, NJ.

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Plato (Great Thinkers)

A surprising intellectual ally to Christians, Plato confronted relativism, materialism, and hedonism. In this critical overview, Talcott shows where h...

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