philosophy

Maria Cimitile Named As New Provosts Of Grand Valley State University [VIDEO]

Apr 28, 2017 PM EDT Three candidates were announced in January and were invited to participate in a campus-wide and open interview process but Cimitile's experience and background was a great factor.

Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai May Study In Oxford University

Mar 13, 2017 AM EDT The Pakistani activist may study Philosophy, Politics and Economics in Oxford.

‘Star Wars’ And Philosophy: Course Attracting Students In Glasgow University [Video]

Feb 13, 2017 AM EST "Star Wars" will be used by Glasgow University in teaching Philosophy. Dr. Donaldson believes that using popular culture in teaching such a subject will arouse students' interest.

9 Year Old Kid Attends Community College of Allegheny County

Jan 18, 2017 AM EST After graduating high school, a nine year old boy is already off to college.

Oxford University Interviews Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai As Potential Philosophy Student

Jan 12, 2017 AM EST Malala Yousafzai says her interview with Oxford University was the hardest interview she has ever faced.

Philosophy: Why It Is An Important Subject For Students To Study

Jan 10, 2017 AM EST Philosophy helps develop not only the critical thinking skills but also the cognitive skills of a person. Philosophy also serves as a protection against 'education' that seeks to control people.

Cognitive Science Is Hundreds Of Years Late Than This Ancient Indian Philosophy

Dec 05, 2016 AM EST Cognitive science has just discovered what the ancient Indian philosophy had written hundreds of years ago - that we are still conscious even in deep sleep

Thinking Negatively Can Have Positive Effects As Well, Professors Suggest

Dec 05, 2016 AM EST Research backs what Stoics believe that thinking about negative things, such as death, more often can lead to a happier life.

’The Simpsons’ University Lecturer Explains Show’s Ability To Predict The Future

Nov 28, 2016 AM EST Dr. John Donaldson says that “The Simpsons” is a perfect tool to teach philosophy.

Angie Tribeca’s Rashida Jones Is A Harvard Graduate

Sep 23, 2016 AM EDT Rashida Jones is an Ivy league student graduate in 1997.

Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Performance Not Possible If He Didn’t Go To Columbia

Sep 19, 2016 AM EDT Actor Jake Gyllenhaal was an Ivy League student at Columbia University.

Barry Creamer Named Criswell College’s New President

Jul 12, 2014 AM EDT Dr. Barry K. Creamer has been named as Criswell College's seventh president, effective August 1.

Rutgers to Create First Endowed Chair in Department of Philosophy

Apr 02, 2014 AM EDT Rutgers University will have its first endowed chair in the Department of Philosophy after a $1.5 million gift from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and an identical $1.5 million donation from an ...

Strictly Come Dancing: Susanna Reid Had a Three-Year Fling with a Bristol Uni Prof

Oct 28, 2013 AM EDT Susanna Reid, one of the serious contenders for this year's ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ crown apparently had a three-year scandalous affair with a professor at Bristol University.

Joey Barton, controversial QPR midfielder studying Philosophy Course at Roehampton University

Sep 28, 2013 AM EDT Joey Barton, the controversial QPR midfielder has resumed his education.

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