Religion plays a major role in the storylines of The Mandalorian. Din Djarin adheres to the way of the Mandalorians even when this is difficult. Grogu is forced to choose between the religions of the Jedi and the Mandalorians. Bo Katan ridicules the religiously observant Children of the Watch, who never let their faces [...]
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Silmarillion starts with a breathtaking introduction in which the world is created through song. The “Ainulindalë” and the “Valaquenta” preface and set the stage for the many tragic stories that follow. Within these two stories, Tolkien presents a theology of creation that informs all of his work. Join other young philosophers as [...]
We may be inclined to think of propaganda as "lies" fired between political parties during elections. But propaganda is much more pervasive, spilling over the boundaries of partisan politics into many aspects of our lives. What exactly is propaganda? How does it work? And, most importantly, what impact does propaganda have on our personal [...]
As we look over our cultural landscape, we encounter many different perspectives, some of which differ from our own. We all have a worldview. The question is this: Do we understand it? What exactly is a worldview, and why are there so many? How do we respond to and care for others whose worldviews might [...]
The term “freedom” is bandied about in all sectors of culture—from politics to religion to ethics. But what exactly is freedom? Is it an asset or a liability? How can we even tell if we are free? In this session of Young Philosophers, we will explore key questions and issues of freedom. Young Philosophers is an [...]
As members of a mass society, we are daily inundated with information. This data overload can create a thick and complex soup of ideas and questions in our minds. Before we fully understand what we think about something, we may find ourselves (or others) reacting strongly to particular claims without fully understanding why. What [...]
As members of a mass society, we are daily inundated with information. This data overload can create a thick and complex soup of ideas and questions in our minds. Before we fully understand what we think about something, we may find ourselves (or others) reacting strongly to particular claims without fully understanding why. What [...]
The broader culture says that “love is love.” So, what does this tautology mean? If love is love, then what is love? Is it an emotion or a choice or a commitment? Is it temporary or lasting? Is it temporal or transcendent? When Jesus talks about love, is he saying, “love is love,” or [...]
Gutenberg College is excited to host Young Philosophers in Pursuit of Truth and Wisdom, a day-long conference for Christian teens. A philosopher is one who loves wisdom and pursues truth wherever it leads. In an age of moral chaos and confusion, Gutenberg College invites the next generation of thoughtful Christians to engage in meaningful discussion around questions [...]
What do we mean when we refer to something as art? Is art the work of experts who specialize in the fine arts, or is art something that anyone can produce at any time? Is there any difference between good art and bad art? Is art more about process than about product? Does art [...]
