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 [...]
A successful thesis is the sort that investigates a meaningful issue in a skillful way and that helps the author achieve greater clarity and depth in his or her thinking. In this workshop, we will discuss (a) how to select a thesis topic, (b) how to research the topic, (c) how to break down [...]
Philosophers and their ideas are sometimes the drivers of change, and sometimes they are reacting to change. What were the issues and questions that inspired ancient philosophers? What was the character of their inquiry, and how did ancient culture interact with it? In this seminar, we will gain an overview of some of the [...]
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 [...]
For centuries, Aristotle was considered one of the world’s leading authorities on a variety of topics ranging from science and art to ethics and language. But who was he? What was his philosophy like? Why was he so influential for so long? In this seminar, we will touch on some of Aristotle’s historical context [...]
Love is the central command of the Bible. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But what does it mean for imperfect people like us to love both [...]
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 [...]
Plato left us a rich collection of dialogues that explore topics ranging from justice and love to knowledge and education. In Meno, Plato explores the nature of morality, the essence of knowledge, and the process of education. In this seminar, we will examine this dialogue to see how Plato is thinking about the human [...]
Gutenberg College is a place for students who want to think deeply, learn in community, and grow in faith and character. At Preview Days, Gutenberg opens its doors to high school students and transfer students who are considering Gutenberg’s bachelor’s degree program in liberal arts. Please join us for Winter Preview Days. Student Registration for [...]
Philosophers and their ideas are sometimes the drivers of change, and sometimes they are reacting to change. How did the moderns become modern? What were the issues and questions that inspired them? What was the character of their inquiry, and how did modern culture interact with it? In this seminar, we will gain an [...]
