Tyler Aragon Miranda
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Philosophy, Programming & Literature
I teach one thing: how to think for yourself. Tools change and markets lurch about; that skill stays put. I teach it through three subjects.
- Philosophy to question what you were handed.
- Literature to live a few lives besides your own.
- Programming to make an idea actually run.
Invest in your Mind
Markets change; credentials expire; platforms vanish. What you can think and say stays with you.
Markets change overnight. Platforms disappear. Credentials go stale. What stays is your ability to think clearly, break down hard problems, and explain yourself in plain words or working code.
That is not a luxury; it is how you run your own life. Add literature and philosophy to technical skill, and you stop merely using systems other people built. You start building your own.
"The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind."
Kahlil Gibran
Tyler Aragon Miranda
Sophist · Private Tutoring · SF Go Club Classes
I am originally from the Philippines and classically educated, which mostly means I read old books on purpose. I run a small tutoring practice in San Francisco, teach at the SF Go Club, and design workshops that mix philosophy, programming, and literature. I teach because a good mentor once changed where my mind was headed. It seemed worth passing along.
Heart & Mind in the Balance
Upcoming In-Person Classes in SF
A good opportunity to learn alongside others, explore ideas, and converse with like-minded people in the room. Both workshops are completely free to attend, and all experience levels and learning backgrounds are welcome. A clear ground rule: bigotry and hate speech will not be tolerated.
Make Your Own Website
The goal is simple: build a personal corner of the web and publish it live to GitHub Pages. Great for beginners, and completely free. Over four weeks, we will cover HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and deployment from scratch.
Four-Week Structure · Free
• Week 1: Semantic HTML & site architecture
• Week 2: Modern CSS styling, layout & responsiveness
• Week 3: JavaScript logic & interactive elements
• Week 4: Git version control & live GitHub Pages deployment
Understanding the underlying structure of code is also immensely helpful for effectively prompting AI agents: you will know exactly what to ask for, how to direct the output, and how to verify the results.
Jungian Reading Group
We will be reading excerpts from C.G. Jung’s The Undiscovered Self, examining the relationship between individual awareness, collective psychology, and the unconscious shadow. Free and open to all.
Session Structure · Free
• Reading Together: Shared reading in the room, without homework pressure
• Close Reading: Line-by-line examination of core concepts and arguments
• Open Discussion: Connecting insights to modern life, culture, and ethics
No prior background in Jung or formal psychology is required. Curious readers of all backgrounds and experience levels are warmly welcome to participate.
Goals First, Then a Plan
The Philoso-Tree · Grown From Your Goals
Keep What Holds Your Interest
Step 1
Name Your Goals
The first session is a conversation. What do you want? A job, a degree, a project you keep circling, or simply the ability to think and write more clearly? We write it down, and we make it specific enough to check later.
Step 2
Find What Interests You
Next we find which parts of programming, philosophy, and literature actually grab you. This matters; interest is what gets you practicing between sessions. Whatever does not hold your attention gets dropped, and nobody apologizes.
Step 3
Make a Study Plan
Only then do we write the plan: what we cover, in what order, and at what pace. It is a draft, not a contract. We revise it about once a month as your goals move.
Plans are allowed to change. If you already know your goal, we can skip to step three in the first session.
3 Pillars of Understanding
Code builds tools. Philosophy clarifies what is true. Literature helps with the rest of being human.
Learning Guides
Short, self-contained guides. Five pages each, across philosophy, rhetoric, and sovereign craft. Read them at your own pace.
Core Premise
Want to make real change in the world? You first have to transmute yourself. A pragmatic primer on meresophistry—turning friction, doubt, and raw materials into creative gold.
Core Premise
Want to start your own enterprise? Stop depending on platforms someone else controls. Learn how to find real problems, price with conviction, and build sovereign leverage.
Core Premise
Want to navigate the social world without losing yourself? Stop masking and performing scripts. Learn to read human dynamics as a clear, legible grammar.
Rates & Availability
Plain pricing, no surprises. $250 a month covers four weekly one-hour sessions.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Monthly Sessions
$250
/ month
4 weekly 60-min sessions · $62.50 per hour
What's included:
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Four live 60-minute sessions a month (Google Meet or Zoom)
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A curriculum tailored to your goals and pace
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Long-term projects and a portfolio to show for them
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Skills that let you build your own tools instead of renting someone else's
Payment: Zelle, Venmo, and major services are accepted. If cost is a barrier, talk to me; flexible arrangements are possible.
Current Schedule
Weekly Availability
I keep the roster small so each learner gets real attention. Sessions run in the afternoons, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday:
Monday
(The Moon)
Mōnandæg · Moon's Day (Dies Lunae) ; Governs reflection, memory, and the tide of thought.
Tuesday
(Mars)
Tīwesdæg · Tiw / Mars (Dies Martis) ; Named for the Norse god of duel and decisive courage.
Wednesday
(Mercury)
Wōdnesdæg · Odin / Mercury (Dies Mercurii) ; Patron of speech, Hermes, and fleet-footed intellect.
Thursday
(Jupiter)
Þūresdæg · Thor / Jupiter (Dies Iovis) ; The generous thunderer; day of expansive synthesis.
Friday
(Venus)
Frīgedæg · Frigg / Venus (Dies Veneris) ; Goddess of love and harmony; evening star of contemplation.
Saturday
(Saturn)
Sæturnesdæg · Saturn (Dies Saturni) ; God of time and patience; reserved for San Francisco Go Club.
Sunday
(The Sun)
Sunnandæg · Sun's Day (Dies Solis) ; Day of vital light, renewal, and quiet restoration.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Learning runs on trust. If you spend your time and money working with me, you should be able to relax about it.
My Conscience Would Not Rest Otherwise
If after the first month you feel the lessons did not help your clarity of thought, your programming, or your philosophical footing, tell me. I will refund your tuition in full. No interrogation.
I teach because I believe in it, not to extract money. Keeping payment for lessons that did not help would be a stain on my conscience, and I sleep poorly enough already.
Taught In Good Faith
Frequently Asked Questions
The short answers: how we work, what it costs, and what happens if it is not for you.
5 Common Questions
Want the rest? The guarantee, workshops, cancellations, and tools are all on the full page.
The Owl of Minerva
Wisdom at Dusk
"The owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of dusk." Philosophy does not arrive to rush you; it arrives to help you make sense of the road you have already traveled.
tyler@meresophist.xyz
Interactive Projects
Things I have built where code, games, and quiet thinking overlap.
3d game · scholar's codex
Endless Wandering: The Lost Codex
Philosophical 3D exploration & manuscript compiler
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Reflections on Sophistry & Technology
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Please give 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule, so the slot can go to someone on the waiting list. Emergencies are the exception, and I will be understanding.
Philosophia · Love of Wisdom
Direct Correspondence