Philosophy Club
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St. John's Philosophy Club meets weekly to explore the greatest ideas of the greatest minds. In a Socratic spirit, students read short exerpts of original texts from the major figures in the history of philosophy. We seek to cultivate wonder in the pursuit of wisdom, carrying on the contemplative tradition, of which Xaverian education is a part. Depending on the year, students explore ancient, medieval or modern thinkers' views on the various questions and disciplines within philosophy: epistemology, natural philosophy, metaphysics, logic, and especially politics and ethics. While grounded in the Western tradition from Plato and Aristotle through St. Thomas Aquinas, we explore the Eastern traditions also, and look for common themes between cultures. New members are always welcome throughout the year, as the Great Conversation which began thousands of years ago continues today at St. John's.
Suggested Links:
http://www.peterkreeft.com/home.htm (awesome professor at B.C.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy (wikipedia intro)
http://www.iep.utm.edu/ (internet encyclopedia)
Why noone wants to play golf with a philosopher
(http://consc.net/misc/golf.html)
Philosophy in one syllable words:
http://fragments.consc.net/djc/2005/02/phil_in_words_o.html