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Louis Newman
A longtime scholar of Jewish ethics and higher education, this author writes with the clarity of a professor and the practicality of an adviser. His work connects big ideas with the real challenges students and readers face.
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License to Steal
by Louis Newman
About the author
Louis E. Newman is an American scholar, teacher, and author whose work spans Jewish ethics, religion, and undergraduate education. He is the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, emeritus, at Carleton College, and he later served at Stanford University as Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education from 2016 to 2022.
Alongside his academic career, he has written books for both classroom and general readers. His published work includes Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success, as well as books on Jewish ethics and repentance. Across these projects, he is known for explaining complex ideas in a direct, approachable way.
His background in both scholarship and advising gives his writing an unusual mix of intellectual depth and practical usefulness. Whether he is discussing ethical traditions or helping students learn how to think and learn more effectively, his focus stays on careful reasoning, personal growth, and meaningful education.