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 Miscellaneous, Philosophy
Dec 172008
 

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  • Paul Shields teaches computer science at Bard College at Simon's Rock
  • Phil Shields teaches philosophy at Beloit College
  • Nathan Shields recently finished his doctorate in composition at Julliard

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