Philosophy & Ethics
Classical Wisdom for a Technological Age
Welcome
I’m Jon Haines — a doctoral researcher in philosophy with a specialization in Aristotelian ethics, natural law, and the political and ethical implications of technology.
Public Writings
On ethics, politics, and the role of reason in human life
Teaching & Tutoring
Teaching Opportunities for students and lifelong learners
A long-term vision
A modern academy for classical education grounded in the philosophical traditions of Aristotle and Aquinas
What You'll Find Here
🔹 My Blog & Essays
Explore articles ranging from classical ethics to the challenges of AI, transhumanism, and political disorder. These pieces connect timeless questions with contemporary debates.
1-on-1 Tutoring & Courses (Coming Soon)
I offer personalized coaching for high school, college, or adult learners interested in:
- Aristotle and Aquinas
- Political philosophy
- Ethics and technology
- Reading and writing classical texts
Why Philosophy?
We live in an age of acceleration — where AI, surveillance, and digital noise are reshaping how we live, work, and relate to one another. But behind every algorithm is a human decision, and behind every system, a vision of what is good.
My work in philosophy seeks to recover the intellectual and moral traditions capable of guiding our choices toward human flourishing, not merely technical success.
Philosophy isn’t just theory — it’s training in how to think, how to live, and how to govern well.
My Academic Focus
I’m completing my PhD in philosophy at the Center for Thomistic Studies, where my dissertation explores the ethics of technology through the lens of Aristotle and Yves R. Simon.
My broader research interests include:
The Role of Education in Forming Democratic Citizens
- Natural Law & Political Order
- Ethics and Virtue Theory
- Classical Realism vs Modern Technocracy
- The Role of Education in Forming Democratic Citizens
Looking Ahead: The Academy Project
As this work grows, my long-term goal is to build a small-scale academy for teaching classical philosophy to high school and college-age students — a place where education is aimed not at credentials, but at wisdom.
If you’re an educator, student, or parent interested in this project, I’d love to hear from you.