Award-winning Author Discusses Book

Timothy Muldoon, Ph.D., award-winning author and Boston College professor of philosophy and theology, discussed his book “Living Against the Grain: How to Make Decisions that Lead to an Authentic Life” at The University of Scranton’s 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Sept. 21 on campus. The lecture and book, in conjunction with additional courses and extra-curricular activities, helps to introduce first-year students to the core Ignatian values of the University and was part of its summer “Royal Reads” program for incoming students.
Dr. Muldoon’s book explores the complex challenges young people face in light of popular culture and social media, and the constant messaging they are confronted with about how they should be living their lives. The book earned a second-place selection for the 2018 Catholic Press Association Book Awards for Children’s Books and Books for Teens.