Zachary Agoff

Student

I am interested in the history of early modern philosophy, metaphysics, and topics in philosophy of religion. Outside of academics, I enjoy practicing martial arts, getting into the great outdoors, and playing guitar. 

Regarding philosophy for the young: Regarding philosophy for the young: When I was first considering a PhD in philosophy, I was debating whether or not to pursue a career as a history teacher. P4Y is an exciting opportunity for me to get a taste of both worlds by bringing philosophy to elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Philosophy helps develop curiosity, it encourages both scrutiny and empathy, and can provide tools for critical thinking. I find that these sorts of characteristics are particularly useful both in and outside of academia. I'm excited to witness them be encouraged and developed by the P4Y program during my time at Penn.