A healthy amount of doubt and skepticism (in its generic sense) is a good thing. But what happens when skepticism goes radically awry or turns into cynicism? According to George Carlin, “Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist.” Put in context…yes! However, one could also argue that idealism…
Almost everyone experiences anxiety and depression — some more debilitating in form than others. What do some of the more extreme versions feel like? Can therapy help? Is there some sort of value or existential significance to such conditions? According to Scott Stossel, editor of The Atlantic and author of…
Numerous studies on aging show that the progress of cognitive decline (an inevitable part of aging) can be slowed not only by healthy dietary choices and exercise, but also by introducing critical thinking exercises into our daily routines. According to a Canadian medical journal study, mental exercise showed benefits in…
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Our 4th Annual Tie-Dye Themed “Think on the Links” Charity Golf Scramble was FAR OUT! Thanks to the support of our sponsors, donors, and players…we were able to raise $714.74 for philosophy in the community! Check out the great photos, top teams, pin-prize & “Grooviest Duds” winners, donors and sponsors here!
Our August Philosophy Walk was amazing! Led by Henry Kramer & Ryan Aikin, our group of 17 enjoyed a lovely hike on the Waterline & Rodney Ridge Trails and explored “reconnecting with nature” through the lens of phenomenology, pragmatism, and animism. Access resources & photos here!
We had a great time on our first Missoula county Philosophy Walk! Big thank you’s to the 9 Mile Community, Steve King, and Deborah Slicer and to the numerous community members, visitors from out of state (The Kramer clan!), and University of Montana students who came out to participate in the fun! Access photos here!
This month’s Missoula Philosophy Think & Drink was chock-full of inquiry, tasty grog, and great discussion. In fact, we’re so jazzed about the discussion…many of the questions will inevitably end up being raised and explored again in in future Think & Drinks!! Check out what kinds of things we explored!
We are pumped about our Fall & Winter sessions with our young philosophers at Cottonwood ALC and HCTV! Our focus…film & philosophy! Check out what sorts of things we’ll be doing for our “BiLP” program!
