Faculty Guild
The goal of this group is to bring together academics, just like it was done ~800 years ago when universities were first founded, to meet, converse, learn from each other, share ideas and project the results to the wider community. This would be a joyful gathering with a positive outlook*. A community of individuals pursuing truth. Yes, we are all pretty busy. Too busy. Many of you may be familiar with Josef Pieper’s Leisure, the Basis of Culture. We should do more of that instead. This is an opportunity to journey towards virtue and human flourishing, both personal and that of our students and colleagues.
Meet
Agathon organizes quarterly meetings of faculty, in which we come together to actually enjoy being with other academics.
The format at times includes wine and cheese, and members take turns to present on any topic we care to talk about in an informal, friendly environment.
Learn
We have a wide range of expertise, a rich intellectual community free to speak its mind about any and all subjects. A fertile ground for personal growth in which new faculty may find comfort and advice.
Unwind
The goal is not intellectual work.
"The highest form of knowledge comes to man like a gift... it comes effortlessly" Josef Pieper
"The end and the norm of discipline, is happiness" St. Thomas Aquinas
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