Hi. My name is Randy M. Herring. I hold an M.A. in Philosophy and a B.A. in Religious Studies, with additional study in Exercise Science. I have taught philosophy, ethical theory, and logic at colleges and universities in Eastern Washington. My academic interests include ethics, existentialism, embodiment, epistemology, and the philosophy of human flourishing.

In addition to my academic work, I bring nearly fifty years of experience in bodybuilding and fitness training, grounding my philosophical reflections in lived embodiment. I have lived and worked in Japan and traveled extensively in Israel and Palestine.

I am the author of three books: The Fitness Mindset: 7 Habits for Peak Performance to Get Strong, Lean, and Fit (2021); Reflections on Growth: An Existential Journey (2025); and Idols of the Mind: How Systems Shape Our Thoughts, Beliefs, and Behaviors, Book 1 (2026). Fitness After Cancer is currently in development and will begin following the completion of my seven-book Idols of the Mind series.

Whether your interests lie in fitness, philosophy, psychology, religion, education, or history, my work explores the many forces that shape the human condition. A three-time cancer survivor, I offer insights into human flourishing, resilience, and the fragile beauty of life.

My writing is characterized by thorough research, linguistic precision, and structural clarity, with a commitment to thoughtful engagement with complex ideas. I maintain a disciplined editorial practice focused on improving clarity, impact, and readability. My technical writing experience includes revising official documents such as the Washington State Insurance Commissioner Exam Bulletin (September 2021) to enhance language and accessibility.

In the academic sphere, I have authored numerous papers on topics such as Aristotelian ethics, Kantian metaphysics, and bioethics. My master’s thesis, Happiness in Action and Contemplation in Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, showcases my analytical depth and research skills. Other notable works include: “The Contested Enhancement of Caffeine,” “Three Views on Kant’s Distinction Between Phenomena and Noumena,” “Schemata and Event-Causality in Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason,” “Is Kant a Compatibilist or an Incompatibilist?,” and “Virtue Care Ethics as a Moral Theory”

I have also developed several unpublished manuscripts to support logic and philosophy education, including Logic Essentials: Reasoning to Symbolic Logic and Socrates to Rawls: Answers to Tough Philosophical Questions.

My professional strengths include a high level of editorial precision, mastery of grammar and style, and the ability to present complex ideas clearly to both academic and general audiences. I am self-directed, organized, and interdisciplinary in my approach.