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Faculty Scholarship, December 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

Podcasting Philosophy!

Gia Orsino makes a podcast for her Life, Death, and Meaning class in order to make philosophy more accessible.

How “The Good Place” Depicts the Most Desirable Form of Immortality

Philosophers have long debated the desirability of such a life, often deeming it ultimately unappealing.

Philosopher Seeks Internship – and Finds Three

Sanjana Mitesh Kulkarni ’23 found three internship opportunities this summer.

Genetic Modification of Human Embryos : Should This Practice Be Allowed?

The development of human genetic modification stands as one of the most impactful discoveries of the 21st century.

What Makes a Friend?

Nancy Kendrick, professor of philosophy, had her article “Mary Astell’s Theory of Spiritual Friendship” published in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy.

Doing Things With Philosophy

Philosopher Helen De Cruz profiles people with philosophy degrees who work outside of academia.

Mark Cuban says: “Study Philosophy”

In a recent interview, Mark Cuban stressed the value of “creative thinking.” He believes that there will soon be less demand for computer programming and…

Wollstonecraft on Marriage

Prof. Nancy Kendrick writes “Wollstonecraft on Marriage as Virtue Friendship” for a new book on Mary Wollstonecraft.

What is the value of Philosophy?

Recently Robert Audi said this: “I see philosophy as having a unique and essential role in education, in strengthening democracy, and in advancing human knowledge.”…

The Locke Workshop

Professor of Philosophy Nancy Kendrick presented a paper at the Locke Workshop at the City University of New York Graduate Center.

Teaching Philosophy in Tutorials

Professor Stephen Mathis has used tutorials to teach philosophy for some time. Earlier this month, Joe Nelson ’14, joined him at a conference in Chicago…