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James Nikopoulos

James Nikopoulos is a writer and scholar who teaches for the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Before this, he was associate professor at Nazarbayev University, where he taught literature and writing for over ten years. He is the author of The Stability of Laughter, and numerous essays and articles that explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and emotion. His newsletter is Zest for Enthusiasm.

Can Literature Make Us Better People?

From ancient Greece to TikTok, we have debated whether stories are worth all the fuss.

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