Louis Silverstein

Louis Silverstein, Distinguished Professor of Humanities (Emeritus) at Columbia College Chicago s a transcendental philosopher and practitioner, educator, public speaker, terra artist, sand writer and social activist whose unconventional approach to life and fearless pursuit of knowledge and life’s mysteries have inspired generations. Explore how immersing in diverse cultures, journeys into consciousness, spiritual paths and social activism have deepened his understandings of love and relationships, war and peace, justice, ecological awareness, aging, death and dying, psychedelics, nature of reality and spirituality His collection of writings integrates history, philosophy, poetry, psychoanalytic insights and more, offering a profound exploration of the human spirit and its boundless potential.

He has presented on a variety of topics at the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, the American Council on Education, the Association for Humanistic Sociology, the American Association of Higher education, the American Educational Research Association, the National Adult Education Association, the Third World Studies Association, the Alliance-Association for External Degree Programs for Adults, the National Social science Association, the International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, the Creative Management in Higher Education Association, the Popular Culture Association, the Coalition To Increase Minority Degrees, the Midwest Philosophy of Education Society, the American Society On Aging, the National Council of Aging, the Humanities Education, and Research Association and the World Forum On Education, myriad and varied religious and social institutions and book clubs.

His published works are "Encountering Life's Endings," Deep Spirit & Great Heart: Living In Marijuana Consciousness," "Blow Your Mind/Open Your Heart/Teach Your Soul" and An Oral History of Columbia College, Vols. I-V."