Tag: Philosophy

In this presidential election season, you might be surprised by where a Wake Forester’s amazing trove of autographs and documents landed.

Abby Merk (’22) is turning poker into a career

While some philosophy departments are in decline, others, including at Wake Forest, are thriving as never before, continuing to attract students who seek to ponder life’s great questions.

A philosophy major with a love of wisdom takes that discipline of inquiry into his career as a doctor.

The humanities persist — and not only in universities.

Against the backdrop of these challenging times Wake Forest Magazine asked three professors to reflect on meaning.

Professor of Philosophy Adrian Bardon explains why the pandemic plays havoc with our sense of time and why time is so hard to understand.

Q&A with Philosophy Professor Christian Miller, author of the compelling new book, "The Character Gap"

"Who are we as people, and what makes us tick?" Wake Forest's groundbreaking Character Project explores some of mankind's greatest questions

Three professors point to wisdom from Greek and Roman philosophers to help anyone living in today’s fast-paced world.

Confront uncertainty, do the right thing even in the face of death

Become adept at delayed gratification, increase your appetite for the good and beautiful

Practice virtue, know that you could be wrong about what makes you truly happy

Greeks contributed to history with advances in narrative

From physics to philosophy, faculty say the past forms the future for their fields.

From “happiness” to “wisdom,” to finding a balanced outlook on life, to using one’s talents to live life fully and to enhance the lives of others.