The Philosophy Club discusses different philosophies introduced throughout history and how they can be applied to everyday life. This club is run by co-presidents Evangeline Scherffius (11) and Ashley Chang (11).
The Philosophy Club holds meetings every other Friday in room 410, with Ms. Terhardt as their advisor. They are a returning club from the spring semester of last school year with many of the same club officers.
Ms. Terhardt said, “Philosophy Club is a place where students can come and learn about a specific philosopher and their ideas and reflect on how that can be applied, even within our modern-day society.”
Philosophy Club is currently the only club that focuses specifically on discussing the history and morals surrounding different philosophical beliefs.
Scherffius stated, “There was no space for us to think about these new ideas. I think philosophy is really interesting because it can be seen multiple ways throughout politics and history, and even in the way people live their lives and the decisions they make.”
The club dives into different philosophies, their historical backgrounds and who contributed to an idea. Students thoroughly enjoy sharing their opinions with each other and reaching both common and different conclusions. All club activities take place on campus, with no volunteering opportunities as it is considered an academic club. However, there is more to it than simply gathering during lunch.
The club is made up of a tight-knit community who all share one common interest: how philosophy can be used in everyday life. Most members of the club are friends who enjoy sharing their opinions on topics with people that they trust.
The club is a judgment-free zone where members can share their opinions freely and listen to others share their points of view on events in history or current affairs.
Club members can even give their input on what they want to discuss at each meeting. There is also food brought to every gathering, which students can request, as well.
Philosophy Club is very different from any other club on campus. Most clubs don’t focus on discussing morals and beliefs in the way the Philosophy Club does. The club is unique in the way that different opinions, standpoints and values are encouraged.
The club’s first meeting of the year was just held last week, where the club’s goals were introduced, and there were even cookies provided for those who answered a simple philosophical question: How can philosophy be applied to modern-day life? This gets the students to start thinking about certain philosophical questions they will be exploring the rest of the semester.
The club had a better turnout this club rush than expected, with at least 50 members that signed up. The co-presidents are excited for another year and they hope it turns out to be a productive club where students feel heard and accepted while learning new information. Overall, the club is a place for anyone who is interested in exploring the morals and principles of philosophy.
