Meeting where and when?

Okay Philosophy Club.
I can meet after 5 on Wednesday or Thursday but not until after break.
You really do not need me to be there when you meet, however, it would be more "official" if I was there. Starbucks in the Mall?
Should we create officers?
Desree wants to be president. That is fine with me.
How about if everyone else is a vice-president or president-in-waiting or president-elect?
Tim, if you read this, I want to see that book you tried to show me on Monday.
Mrs. A

You Tube 1 of 3 Videos on Socrates and Self Confidence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2rsiER-OnU

website for philosophy stuff: t-shirts, cups, etc.

http://www.epistemelinks.com/

Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics

It seems that the study of philosophy ties in quite well with mathematics and physics. Mathematics, at very advanced levels establishes a mind set that is quite peaceful, or so I have been told. There is beauty in numbers and the study of mathematics is also a quest for truth. In CONTACT by Carl Sagan, there is a quote by Nichomachus of Gerassa Aritmetic I, 6 (AD 100)"The universe seems...to have been determined and ordered in accordance with number, by the forethought and the mind of the creator of all things; for the pattern was fixed, like a preliminary sketch, by the domination of number preexistent in the mind of the world-creating God."
I don't think you have to be religious to accept this view. As philosophers, we are always trying to make sense out of life. The function of the study of mathematics or physics is an attempt to constantly search for resolution and understanding.
Some believe that there is a message in the infinite number of pi. I am not sure I understand this, but can definitely understand and accept the concept.

Philsophy Club Meeting. Jeremy discussing Kierkegaard

Students possess great wisdom

I love teaching high school because of how it involves constant learning from my students. Philosophy club only meets once a month, but we are currently writing journals of 100 questions we are curious about that really cannot be answered or solved, just discussed. My number one question is "What causes people to believe in certain things that others cannot accept or understand?" Cultural influence may have some bearing on this, however, many people come to conclusions about their beliefs from personal experiences that they cannot verbally describe to others. I am always curious to know what these are and how they connect. Since many high school students, as well as adults, always see issues in "black and white", it is always refreshing to talk to those who see much more of the grey area and are therefore constantly seeking. One student, who is from Germany, is perhaps the most informed student I teach. His opinions are strong, but educated. He is very well read on all current issues that others of us may be apathetic toward. He is outstanding in generating interest in these issues that make the other students want to research and know more about. Since this club doesn't really do much besides talk about ideas, I think students find it relaxing to participate in any capacity they feel comfortable--even if it means just listening. We may purchase berets or t-shirts with our favorite philosophers names or pictures on them so we can be better defined as a club.