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. A visit to Gutenberg College is a great way [...]
In a cultural landscape where institutions tend to dominate, what, then, is a community? Is it built of rules and procedures? Friendship? Common interests? What is the texture of a community, and how can we tell if we are part of one? In this session of Young Philosophers, we will explore the nature of [...]
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 [...]
What does it mean to be a friend and to have a friend? In a world where we are often encouraged to treat others as means to our ends, how does friendship factor in? Is love or sacrifice required for true friendship? Shared interests? In this session of Young Philosophers, we will explore the [...]
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 condition. [...]
Virtue is central to living a good life. In this session of Young Philosophers, we will explore the classical Greek notion of virtue as presented in Plato's dialogue Meno. We will also compare this notion of virtue with the Hebrew notion of wisdom as presented in the Bible. Young Philosophers is an online discussion [...]
