Philosophy and art history double major strengthens his skills through music
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2024 edition of Wooster Magazine. Music has been a part of life for as long as Ben Read […]
Career preparation workshop gives humanities majors the tools they need to build a successful future
Humanities majors at The College of Wooster develop more than a deep understanding of their particular discipline; they develop valuable skills that can lead […]
Miranda Fricker to deliver Lindner Lecture in Ethics Oct. 25
The College of Wooster Department of Philosophy will welcome Miranda Fricker as she delivers the 17th annual Lindner Lecture in Ethics. The event will […]
Recent grads expand global perspectives as teaching assistants in France
Three recent graduates from The College of Wooster will participate in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) for the next academic year. French […]
I.S. research explores psychology’s approach to historical trauma within Indigenous community
Alix Printup ’23 cares deeply about his Indigenous community—the Seneca Nation, the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the democratic government of […]
Agency: The Art of Human Choice
Name: Langston Hood Majors: English, Philosophy Advisors: Allison Cardon, Elizabeth Schiltz This Independent Study thesis consists of six chapters. The first chapter, titled “Determinism”, […]
Divinity’s Secret Love Song: An Investigation Into The Relationship Between Humanity and The Divine Through The Lens of Sacred Narratives
Name: Kevin Poe Major: Religious Studies, Philosophy Minor: South Asian Studies Advisors: Mark Graham, Elizabeth Schiltz In December of 2022 I traveled to Bodh […]
Authenticity & Virtue Theory
Name: David Dunn Majors: Philosophy, Psychology Advisors: John Rudisill, Ronald Hustwit In this thesis, I examine a conception of authenticity as a virtue. Then, after […]
Red Sword-White Canvas: The Past, Present, and Future of the Avant-Garde and Avant-Garde Aesthetics
Name: Ben Read Majors: Philosophy and Art History Minor: Music Advisors: John Rudisill and John Siewert This book examines and critiques various elements surrounding the existence of […]
Alumnus Ben Schwan ’07 to deliver College of Wooster’s Phi Sigma Tau Lecture
The College of Wooster will welcome alumnus Ben Schwan ’07 as he gives the College’s annual Phi Sigma Tau Lecture. A faculty member in […]
Professor McBride recognized for work in insurrectionist philosophy
Ethics and Insurrection: A Pragmatism for the Oppressed, a book by Lee A. McBride III, professor of philosophy at The College of Wooster, is […]
APEX Fellowship | Noah Golovan
Major: Political Science, Philosophy Class Year: 2023 Organization: Stow Municipal Court Hospital Interning at Stow Municipal Court House, I will be assisting the bailiff […]
APEX Fellowship | Veda Massanari-Thatcher
Major: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Philosophy Class Year: 2023 Organization: Catherine Cobb Safe House As an intern with Catherine Cobb Safe House of […]
AMRE Team | Goodyear Aircraft
Isaac Schwartz ’23, Statistical & Data Sciences and Philosophy Khine Chin Chin Soe ’23, Mathematics (Statistical & Data Sciences minor) Nana Adwoa Sereboo (Ashesi […]
AMRE Team | The Fund for Our Economic Future
Max Shiffman ’23, Philosophy Mekdes Shiferaw ’23, Global & International Studies and Economics Advisors: Moses Luri, Brooke Krause The team explored the effects of cash […]
Wooster’s Lindner lecture welcomes distinguished philosophy professor Jonardon Ganeri
The College of Wooster’s Department of Philosophy will welcome Jonardon Ganeri, Bimal K. Matilal Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, for […]
Judicial responsibilities of political science and philosophy double major showcase inner workings of court
Noah Golovan ’23, a political and philosophy double major at The College of Wooster witnessed the atmosphere of the legal field first-hand this summer. […]
Internship at safe house encourages philosophy and women’s, gender, & sexuality studies major to pursue a future in social work
Through an APEX Fellowship, Veda Massanari-Thatcher ’23 experienced firsthand the setting of a safe house developed for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. A […]
Professor McBride publishes new philosophy anthology celebrating pragmatist feminism
Lee A. McBride III, professor of philosophy at The College of Wooster recently published Pragmatist Feminism and the Work of Charlene Haddock Seigfried, an […]
Propaganda, Print Culture, and Popular Opinion: Newsletters and Pamphlets in Seventeenth-Century England
Name: Zdena Sinkhorn Major: History Minor: Philosophy Advisor: Dr. Christina Welsch Marchamont Needham’s unique role as a journalist in seventeenth century England allows for […]