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Welcome to Philosophy Club

University of Wisconsin- Whitewater

The Disclaimer:  Philosophy by its nature is dangerous.  New thoughts challenge people's hard-learned beliefs, and that can be treacherous.  We try at all times to respect people's beliefs and views, but the nature of philosophy is to challenge those very values.  So it is important that we respect those views no matter how we feel or think about them.

 What is Philosophy Club?

 Philosophy Club is a place where people can get together and discuss issues ranging from existentialism to the situation in the Middle East.  Philosophy Club provides a forum for the free expression of thought and speech.  Why do we do what we do?  I am interested in philosophy because it provides me with opportunities to meet new and interesting people and talk about current issues in our society while tackling questions that people have been attempting to answer for centuries, such as what is the good life?

What is right?  What is wrong?  Is there a difference or is it all just relative to your culture or geography?  What is the nature of the universe?  What is time?  Is there life after death?  What is death?  Why ask why?  The question drives me.  Who am I?  What do I mean when I use the word I?  Some people consider these questions silly and of no importance.  The philosopher considers these questions to be of the utmost significance not because they can be answered we consider the journey to be much more important than the destination.

What do we do in Philosophy Club?

We usually get together at least once a week and discuss a topic.  We then attempt to discuss the issue to the very best of our ability.  Our meetings are usually at Rocky Rococo's on Thursday nights starting at 7 pm.  We also do fund raisers, such as bake sales, candy sales, and selling hot dogs outside of the bars downtown.  Join us during our movie nights; the movies are as diverse as our topics.  From films such as Pi, American History X, and Memento; we will have a special event that is sure to intrigue you.

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Philosophy Club Brochure Part 2

 The unexamined life is not worth living.  -Socrates

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