JOHN EIGENAUER is a professor of philosophy; he holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary Studies from Syracuse University, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Syracuse University Fellowship. Dr. Eigenauer has taught philosophy, English, mathematics, computer science, physics, and Spanish. He has delivered workshops nationally and internationally on the pedagogy of critical thinking and published articles on critical thinking and rationality as well as works of intellectual history and the Enligtenment. He has spoken internationally on the complexities of rationality. Dr. Eigenauer works closely with the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development, which is the United States’ leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators. Through NISOD, he offers workshops and seminars in the pedagogy of critical thinking.