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Arne Naess coined the term "Deep Ecology" in "The Shallow and Deep, Long-Range Ecology Movement." In total, Naess has authored more than two-hundred publications in his long career as a scholar and researcher. But his influence extends beyond erudite books and academic journals. After his appointment in 1939 to the only philosophy professorship at the University of Oslo, he went to work expanding the eksamen philosphicum or compulsory philosophy for university students. That in part helped him expand the philosophy department itself. At last count, there were sixty-five permanent, full-time faculty members in the department of philosophy at the University of Oslo. As a result of these initiatives, the structure of higher education in Norway was changed to bring about a more thoughtful and considerate student body. His active engagement in Norwegian society is proof that one person can make a difference. An interview with Naess is presented.