A scholar who asserts that Americans are the most philosophical people in the history of humanity presented his theory at MTSU Friday, Nov. 8.

Dr. Carlin Romano, professor of philosophy and humanities at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., was guest speaker for MTSU’s inaugural Fall Philosophy Lyceum at the College of Education Building.

His book “America the Philosophical” received front-page treatment in The New York Times Book Review on June 28, 2012.

Watch a portion of his MTSU discussion below.