The mission of the SoCal Philosophy Academy is to promote the practice of philosophy (dialogue & critical thinking) through pre-college philosophy instruction and public philosophy.
2022 Summer
Philosophy Institute!
The SoCal Philosophy Academy hosts an annual Summer Philosophy Institute. This year's institute will take place June 13-17. This week-long institute is for local high school students who are interested in philosophy and engaging in philosophical discussions. It is not necessary that students have any previous experience with the subject - the institute is intended to introduce students to the discipline and practice of philosophy as well as some perennial and contemporary philosophical issues and questions. Students who do have previous experience with philosophy are invited as well! The institute will serve them by expanding upon their familiarity with the field of philosophy and further developing their critical thinking and communication skills. We will meet daily from 9:00a-12:30p at CLU’s Thousand Oaks campus. The theme of this year’s institute is "How to Think Like a Philosopher." This will be a general introduction to the discipline & methods of philosophy. The cost is $25 and students will be provided with a copy of this year’s text and lunch each day.
Please direct any questions to
Dr. Brian J Collins briancollins@callutheran.edu
2022 Summer Philosophy Institute
When: June 13-17, 2022 (9:00a - 12:30p)
Where: California Lutheran University's Thousand Oaks Campus
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