Faculty Guild
The goal of this group is to bring together academics, as 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. It is a joyful gathering with a positive outlook. A community of like-minded individuals pursuing truth. Yes, we are all pretty busy. Perhaps too busy. We follow the idea of leisure according to philosopher Josef Piper:
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True leisure is an active state of mind that involves contemplation, reflection, and the pursuit of higher things. It is not simply a passive state of relaxation but rather a purposeful engagement with the world.
The Guild 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" J. Pieper
"The end and the norm of discipline, is happiness" St. Thomas Aquinas
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