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About Us
Constitution and By-laws Click here for a copy of the Constitution and By-laws of the Philosophy Club at UCI in ".doc" format. For a copy of the corresponding Agreement Form in ".doc" format, click here. (Note: A signed and completed agreement form is not required to
become a member or participate in club activities.)
The
Philosophy Club
is an organization that encourages philosophy majors and
non-philosophy majors alike to examine, discuss and do philosophy in a
fun and
supportive environment.
Our Mission
Philosophy is not
only important to the academic community, but to the world community as
well.
The beliefs that we hold and the actions that we do in everyday life
have
profound, philosophical implications. This applies whether we are doing
essays
for class or debating with our friends. The Philosophy Club seeks to
forge
connections between philosophy as an academic interest and the role of
philosophy in the world beyond the university. These connections will
allow
members to gain a more comprehensive view of philosophy. (See diagram
below.)
When We Meet
General meetings
will usually be held every two weeks. However,
meetings will also be
scheduled
according to the availability of club members.
How You Can Benefit
Academic Support: By
joining the Philosophy Club, you will be part of a group of people that
values academic excellence in the field of philosophy. This will be
made possible through the publication of an undergraduate Philosophy
journal (click on the "Journal" link at the top of this page for
details). Furthermore, support will be provided for
members who wish to take advantage of resources (e.g. faculty,
literature, etc.) that will assist them in their philosophical
studies.
A Better Understanding: The activities of the Philosophy Club will consist mainly of informal discussions, debates, lectures and readings in philosophy. However, room will also be made for unconventional activities. Since philosophy is such a broad subject, it is possible to hold philosophical activities at the courthouse or at the beach. Believe it or not, philosophy can be fun and intellectually stimulating at the same time. |