Texas A&M University Philosophy Summer Camp
A free academic camp for students currently in grades 6-12
Time: June 20-24, 8:30am – 4pm
Location YMCA Building, on the Texas A&M campus
Details: Aggie Philosophy Camp for Teens will introduce students to some of Western philosophy’s most influential ideas and persistent questions. But you will learn so much more than what some old guys thought many years ago! Taught by Texas A&M University faculty and graduate students, the Philosophy for Teens camp offers students a transformative experience. Philosophy camp students will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on these big ideas, learn and practice critical thinking, and improve logical and creative thinking. Just a few of the big question: • What is ethics? • What is friendship? • Do we have moral obligations to animals? • Are we free? • What is best form of government? and yes, even the old stand-by… • What is the meaning of life? If you ever found yourself wondering about these or similar questions, this camp is for you! To apply: Fill out the Philosophy Summer Camp Application form, and send it to the Texas A&M Philosophy department. To do this, print it out, complete it, and mail to: Professor Claire Katz TAMU 4237 Texas A&M University College Station TX, 77843 Applications received by March 31, 2016 will be given priority. Space is limited to 25 students. For more information, or if you have questions, please email [email protected]
Texas A&M's Philosophy Camp is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Hispanic Studies in collaboration with Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost at Texas A&M University.
waiver form
Application
A free academic camp for students currently in grades 6-12
Time: June 20-24, 8:30am – 4pm
Location YMCA Building, on the Texas A&M campus
Details: Aggie Philosophy Camp for Teens will introduce students to some of Western philosophy’s most influential ideas and persistent questions. But you will learn so much more than what some old guys thought many years ago! Taught by Texas A&M University faculty and graduate students, the Philosophy for Teens camp offers students a transformative experience. Philosophy camp students will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on these big ideas, learn and practice critical thinking, and improve logical and creative thinking. Just a few of the big question: • What is ethics? • What is friendship? • Do we have moral obligations to animals? • Are we free? • What is best form of government? and yes, even the old stand-by… • What is the meaning of life? If you ever found yourself wondering about these or similar questions, this camp is for you! To apply: Fill out the Philosophy Summer Camp Application form, and send it to the Texas A&M Philosophy department. To do this, print it out, complete it, and mail to: Professor Claire Katz TAMU 4237 Texas A&M University College Station TX, 77843 Applications received by March 31, 2016 will be given priority. Space is limited to 25 students. For more information, or if you have questions, please email [email protected]
Texas A&M's Philosophy Camp is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Hispanic Studies in collaboration with Public Partnership & Outreach, Office of the Provost at Texas A&M University.
waiver form
Application