Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Being a student means making a lot of difficult decisions, but Aristotle has a simple solution for all of them.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

You would think that with the GOP electing Trump, the decision between candidates would be simple. Instead, Clinton’s character complicates it.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Most universities claim to prepare students for the rest of their lives, but all they really do is prepare them for jobs.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Somewhere in the midst of complaining about homework and studying all night for a test, remember to consider how lucky you are.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Until social issues at home are worked out, the body politic will continue nominating fringe candidates instead of effective ones.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

If the Olympics are going to ban PEDs, why should they not ban all performance enhancers?

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Five simple ways to channel your inner Da Vinci at college.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Athletics and academics are separate spheres. Why do people who want to be athletes have to go to college?

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

A constant demand for improvement can prioritize change over more important considerations.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

It is not to open a philosophy shop.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

With the shooting of white policemen in Dallas, the divisive potential of the BLM movement was put on display. Here’s why race antagonism is not the solution.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

In America and across Western Europe, a new political movement based on xenophobia, racism, exclusion and violence is gaining power.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Especially in college, where stressing over uncontrollable situations is common, prepping for the worst is actually the best.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

How an ancient philosophy can open the door to your happiness.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

How you can use your brain to get your brawn.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

“As Aristotle said, ‘It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.’”

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Instead of fighting your natural creative process, use these tricks to harness your bouts of midnight inspiration.

Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross

Although typically only philosophy students study Socrates, his teachings are form-fit for college.