Philosophy Summer Camp

Location: WSU Connect, on the main WSU campus across the street from Woolsey Hall.

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Philosophy Summer Camp

The WSU Philosophy Department will host its inaugural, two-day Philosophy Summer Camp Aug. 5 - 6, 2024. This day camp for high school juniors and seniors will feature activity-centered sessions led by members of the Philosophy Department, spanning a variety of exciting topics. Students who attend will enhance their reasoning skills, discover how philosophical ideas can help us solve problems in the real world, become aware of how studying philosophy can improve career prospects, and become better prepared for college.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must have either Junior or Senior status in High School for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Academic Year.
Participants/Parents/Guardians must provide their own transportation to and from WSU main campus each day of the camp.
If you are traveling from far enough away to require an overnight stay, you will be responsible for covering your own lodging costs. The nearest hotel is on campus, the Hyatt Place at Wichita State.

Camp Schedule

Day 1

Monday, Aug. 5 • 9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. • Location: WSU Main Campus

9:30 - 10 a.m. Orientation and Introductions with Prof. Hepburn and Prof. Bondy
10 - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Living Wiser Lives: Virtue, Relationships, and Identity with Prof. Castro and Prof. Lu
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch and Campus Tour
1 - 2:15 p.m. Rational Imagination: Thought Experiments, Logic Puzzles, and Good Reasoning with Prof. Bondy
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Social Justice: Children's Rights, Animal Rights, and Philosophy of Law with Prof. Sterrett

Day 2

Tuesday, Aug. 6 • 9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. • Location: WSU Main Campus

9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Philosophy of Medicine & Biotechnology with Prof. Castro
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Philosophy of Humor: Art, Fun, and the Meanings of Life with Prof. Castro
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch at the Ulrich Museum
1 - 2:15 p.m. Philosophy of AI with Prof. Sterrett
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Philosophy at Work: Synthesis and Reflection with Prof. Hepburn

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