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FYI

Subject: Looking Forward to Our Upcoming Interview Project

Dear Professor McGinn,

I hope this message finds you well.

I just wanted to say a brief hello and to let you know how excited I am to be continuing preparations for our long-form interview. I’ve been deeply immersed in your writings—revisiting many of your books and finishing the remaining ones. I’ve also begun exploring your co-authored works and other collaborative publications, all of which are offering me valuable insights into the arc of your thought.

In addition to the reading, I’ve been reviewing some of the interviews you’ve previously given, however few they may be, as well as examining your website, colinmcginn.net, in considerable detail. Your blog in particular is a wonderful resource that I find myself returning to often for its clarity and candidness.

As mentioned earlier, the upcoming interview will consist of ten thematic sections, each aiming to delve into a distinct aspect of your intellectual and personal journey. I truly believe that this format will allow us to explore your thought in both depth and breadth.

Finally, if you happen to have any biographical material—photographs, documents, or other personal archive items—that you would feel comfortable sharing for inclusion where appropriate, it would be an honor to incorporate them. These would help enrich the work and offer readers a more vivid sense of your life and legacy. Of course, only if you’re happy for them to be included.

Thank you once again for your generosity and openness. I’m very much looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Warmest regards,
Uğur Polat