UCC Sophia Society

08/02/2015

stuff that's happened...

02/02/2015

Our mascot(s) Gnome Chomsky is out and about promoting our upcoming event around campus! Can you find them all?

17/11/2014

There'll be no event this week, but here's a nice little primer for the next one we have in the pipeline.

I like to think of myself as the contemporary Albert Camus. Not because I’m going to reimagine the philosophy of absurdism. More cos I like fancy-ass coats.

27/10/2014

Ahead of tomorrow night's exciting discussion, here's just one reason people might think prison is unfit for a civilised society...

11/10/2014

Guest lecture on Monday, 13th October, 5pm.

Seattle University’s Professor Jason Wirth, widely published in Japanese philosophy, environmental ethics and aesthetics is giving a talk entitled
“A Zen response to Nietzsche’s Critique of Schopenhauer’s Buddhism”.
CACSSS Seminar Room, Ground floor of the ORB.

All Welcome!

14/09/2014

Tomorrow there's a guest lecture by Professor Brian Schroeder of
Rochester Institute of Technology, titled:

"Practice-Realisation: Zen Master Dogen on 'Original Awakening'"

Monday, September 15, 4:30 pm, Connolly Building, room B

Professor Schroeder has published widely in the fields of Japanese philosophy, environmental ethics and contemporary Italian philosophy. He has also been ordained as a Zen priest.

Should be a great talk! Pop along if you're free :)

28/05/2014

We are now on Twitter. Wowsers! Give us a follow to keep up to date with the society and Philosophy in UCC. Thanks in advance :P

The latest from UCC Sophia (). Philosophy society , discussion, debate and general good vibes

08/05/2014

200 likes!! Yay!

08/04/2014

Out with the old and in with the New. Congratulations Tadhg on your election to auditor. Best of luck to you and the team next year. Lots of love , cian

10/03/2014

Hey boys and girls, here’s another instalment of Soph-box, if you fancy a little change of pace from the whole SU elections frenzy. In this one, UCC’s own superhero Laura Cashman discusses human rights and how even our smallest actions can make a big impact. Check it out! Kind of wish she was running for SU now…

http://youtu.be/qN0p52S6Tws

Soph-box is a series of short videos in which UCC students discuss their thoughts, views and theories on various different subjects.

25/02/2014

Happy Tuesday, folks! To celebrate this most amazing of weekdays, we’ve got Soph-box instalment no.3 just for you!! This time, Cormac “The Main Man” Ó Mainnín discusses the all-pervasive nature of materialism and consumerism in society today, all the while casually chilling next to an uprooted tree for some reason which I can’t recall. Great stuff from Cormac, lovely chap too…

http://youtu.be/34ZfrqxU4LM

Soph-box is a series of short videos in which UCC students discuss their thoughts, views and theories on various different subjects.

19/02/2014

Soph-box installment #2 with the charismatic and black-haired Xander Cosgrave, a.k.a. the bearded wonder (xander, is it cool if i call you that? Sleep on it. Get back to me.), discussing why he thinks studying political philosophy is awesome and important in equal measure. If you'd like to record a soph-box for us, or even if you'd just like to partake in an exchange of playful banter, send us a message, or contact 0863604681. Peace.

http://youtu.be/T3lFGZYBe1w

Soph-box is a series of short videos in which UCC students discuss their thoughts, views and theories on various different subjects.