PHILOSOPHY CLUB OPEN TO ALL

BY ANGEL JONES

Within Wadsworth High School, there are many different clubs. One of these clubs is Philosophy Club. The Philosophy Club is mainly focused on big questions, such as things that go on in the world and politics.

“We often discuss questions that have not been answered,” said Mr. Knapp, a history teacher at WHS.

The Philosophy Club is one that many students take part in. The club takes place every other Wednesday after school, lasting from 2:34 to 3:30.

“[Philosophy Club is] all about wisdom,” Knapp said.

Each week during Philosophy Club, the students get a chance to discuss and share thoughts on difficult topics with their peers.

The club really looks outside of the box when it comes to their discussion topics. During the club you talk about many diverse topics that do not always pertain to what we learn in school.

“I think that it is interesting to talk about things that you don’t get to talk about during school,” Manion said. “I liked it when we talked about the five ways that Thomas Aquinas used to prove that God was real.”

The club is geared around teaching the kids how to argue, how to make a good argument, and how to formulate different premises and conclusions.

“I enjoy the way that Mr. Knapp teaches and approaches topics during the club,” Manion said.

Over a month ago, the Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals. Both state and federal officials have been sent to the scene since, and there has been no detection of dangerous levels of chemicals in the air or water.

Students also get the chance to lead team or group discussions during the time that the club is together.

“It’s not about who yells the loudest, that never wins an argument,” Knapp said.

One of the club’s members is sophomore Jacquelyn Manion. This is her first year in the Philosophy Club.

Learning these skills helps kids in many different areas of their life, such as preparation for a story or speech they present in class, university applications, and going out for different types of teams where these skills are needed.

All students who are interested in joining Philosophy Club are welcome to attend any of the Wednesday meetings held by the club, located in Mr. Knapp’s room.