Leo Salvatore
Author
Leo Salvatore holds a bachelor's and a master's in the humanities, with a focus on classics and philosophy. His writing has appeared in Venti, VoegelinView, Future in Educational Research, Medium, and his Substack, “Thales’ Well.”
LATEST
From Taverns to Revolutionary Ideas
The legacy of Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Junto’ collective illustrates the morally edifying power of community.
A Troubled Doctor and the Oxford English Dictionary
How literature helped a troubled mind find peace.
3 Insights Into Happiness From a Greek Philosopher
Epicurus’s short letter contains timeless recommendations for a simple, happy life.
Why the American Founding Fathers Loved Cicero
The orator and statesman’s contributions to the Roman Republic laid the conceptual grounds for the founding of America.
3 Lessons in Leadership From a King’s Biographer
The ancient historian Xenophon wrote captivating stories about the Cyrus the Great of Persia.
The Adventures of ‘Smith of Wootton Major’
Tolkien’s story, although not about Christmas, celebrates the magical essence of life that sometimes only children can see.
Aristotle’s 3 Main Influences on America’s Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers agreed with a number of Aristotle’s ideas, including the notion that a government should help secure its citizens’ happiness.
Soren Kierkegaard’s 3 Stages for a Meaningful Life
To be completely fulfilled in life, humankind must find purpose through faith.
3 Ways Plato Influenced the American Founding Fathers
From George Washington to James Madison, the men who established America cherished the classics.
