How does the individual interact with their culture’s moral decrees, and what happens when they decide to tear themselves loose from it? Leslie Tong PO ‘29 discusses Sakaguchi Ango’s Discourse on Decadence and how it relates to the historical context in which it was written.
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‘Art in the Age of AI’ with professors Virginie Duzer, Mark Allen and Dustin Stokes
On March 25, the 5C Artists’ Coalition and the Pomona Student Union hosted an “Art in the Age of AI” talk at Claremont McKenna College’s Bauer Center. The talk began with a short presentation by Dustin Stokes, who provided context on the mechanisms of generative AI. For the duration of the talk, student moderator Maggie Zhang PO ’26 asked Stokes and the other panelists questions about the relationship between art and artificial intelligence across various contexts and academic disciplines.
Sex Education: Is polyamory back?
What can Aristotle teach us about threesomes? Is polyamory back for good? Meet TSL’s new sex columnist, Villanelle.
Open Sky: the existential in science
Cosmic installations and mystic aluminum fragments filled the Benton Museum on Sept. 7 for the opening reception of “Open Sky.” Curated by Kris Kuramitsu PO ’93, the exhibit features works by Xin Liu, Marcus Zúñiga, and others, inviting students and residents to reflect on humanity’s place within the cosmos. From mirrored sculptures to reflections on climate change, “Open Sky” challenges us to embrace the unknown and question our role in an ever-evolving world.
Allison Murphy talks friendship, virtue and Aristotle
On Mar. 21 at Pomona College’s Pearsons Hall, Carleton College Assistant Professor Allison Murphy discussed Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics,” focusing on the concept of eudaimonia (human flourishing) and its relation to friendship. Unlike conventional views of friendship based on intimacy or loyalty, Aristotle proposes a partnership model where friends unite in the pursuit of shared goals, especially in virtuous activities.
‘We are all philosophers’: 5C multimedia philosophy publication embraces accessibility
The Claremont Colleges are getting their first philosophy journal: “Tabula Rasa” will publish accessible, multimedia philosophy content. Read more here.
Pomona professor Ellie Anderson wants you to ‘Overthink’ with new podcast
Pomona professor Ellie Anderson co-hosts new podcast titled Overthink” that blend current events and pop culture with philosophical theory
Tele Talk: In examining ethical dilemmas, ‘The Good Place’ reminds us all to extend empathy
Imagine if the action of eating a banana every morning was steadily earning you a place in hell. Welcome to NBC’s “The Good Place.”
OPINION: No, genius, you don’t have to be smart to enjoy ‘Rick and Morty’
Much to the disappointment of a few vocal “Rick and Morty” fans, merely tuning in to the explicit excursions of sardonic scientist Rick Sanchez and his dimwit grandson Morty does not demonstrate intellectual superiority. As a rule, it’s best to disregard anyone who feels the need to establish themselves as
OPINION: Teach philosophy in elementary school and beyond
Philosophy, much to the chagrin of the scientistic intelligentsia, is inescapable. The study of life’s animating questions protects the mind against the tyranny of common opinion, certainty, and the pitfalls of post-truth politics. Philosophy should be taught in the elementary, middle, and high school curriculum. It’s an inexpensive way to