Matthew B. Crawford
Philosopher and motorcycle mechanic
Matthew B. Crawford is an American writer, philosopher and motorcycle mechanic. He holds a Ph.D. in political philosophy and opened his own repair shop.
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American Born in Virginia, United States
About Matthew B. Crawford
Crawford earned a Ph.D. in political philosophy and took a job at a think tank in Washington, D.C., but found it unsatisfying. He then opened an independent motorcycle repair shop in Richmond, Virginia, called Shockoe Moto. He has also held a fellowship at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. His books include Shop Class as Soulcraft and The World Beyond Your Head.