While continuing to make music, Maus went on to study philosophy at the European Graduate School in Saas Fee, Switzerland, where he earned his master's degree. He was awarded a doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Hawai'i, where his thesis advisor was Michael J. Shapiro. After finishing his dissertation, Maus planned on becoming a teacher, stating in 2011 that he could not foresee a career in music.
Michael J. Shapiro
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