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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
A constant demand for improvement can prioritize change over more important considerations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.’”
“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.
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.
Although typically only philosophy students study Socrates, his teachings are form-fit for college.