Thursday's Meeting

It has recently been pointed out to me that since I was the initiator of this blog, its upkeep is my responsibility. And so I will attempt to keep this blog more regularly updated.

The topic of today's post is Thursday's club meeting. As all attendees know, we will be debating the issue of capital punishment on Thursday. We've already sorted out teams by random selection, but if you weren't there last time we can probably just jam you in on one team or the other. In any case, if you're reading this, you should be at this Thursday's meeting.

I also thought I'd remind you that there is a Philosophy Club group in MyLongwood that you need to join to view articles and other postings of a philosophical bent. In case you're completely clueless like myself, there's a big button that says "groups" up in the right-hand corner once you login to MyLongwood, and you only have to click that. There is currently posted at least one article concerning Thursday's topic. Here's the current list of teams for the debate. If you're interested in participating, leave a comment or contact Richard Woody, who will somehow determine your position by a show of hands.

Team 1 (Against)
Matt Gilley
Jennifer Ribler
Brandon Worley
Melanie Goss

Team 2 (Pro)
Daniel Wood
Ben Patterson
Michelle Duda
Richard Woody

Moderator
Mark Lukas

On Wednesday the 30th, Dr. Scott Senn will be giving a "Socrates Talk" at 2pm in Ruffner 250, which, if your schedule allows, you should certainly attend. Even if you have a class, you should mention it to your professor and see if you can get an excused absence. Dr. Senn is gunning for a permanent position here, so come show your support and learn something about Socrates as well.

Finally, there is the matter of the philosophy major here at Longwood University. It is currently in the process of being approved by the state or something like that, but it's going to be a little while before it's ready. Basically this university has to somehow convince a bunch of utilitarian bureaucrats that something as materially insignificant as philosophy is worth studying. I know what you're thinking: "Gee, what can I do to speed up the process?" Actually there is something you can do: write a short (1-2 page) letter detailing why you think there should be a philosophy degree and how important it is to you, and give it to Dr. Senn, Dr. Lukas or Dr. Moore to be sent off to the state. You can also recruit as many people as possible to come to the philosophy club. The more student support there is, the better.


Well I think that's all for now. Until next time, then.

No, there's nobody out here....

Is there anybody out there...?

This past month has been quite a philosophical drought (insert frowney face.) We should talk about philosophy since this is the Longwood University Philosophy Club Blog.

Does anyone have something we could talk about?

If not, I'm sure I'll be able to come up with something before someone notices that there is a new post in the past month.