Zena Hitz

Zena Hitz

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Zena Hitz is a Tutor in the great books program at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, where she also lives. She has a PhD in ancient philosophy from ¿ìɫֱ²¥ University and studies and teaches across the liberal arts.

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