Philosophy Summer Activity
The Philosophy Summer Activity is an optional task you might want to take on during the Summer before arriving or returning to the Philosophy Department at the University of Warwick. This is a fun opportunity for you to warm up your philosophical muscles.
2024-2025: Philosophy and Creativity
This year’s Philosophy Summer Activity invites you to think creatively about philosophy. Creativity is a philosophical virtue, though it is not often seen as such (Cassam 2023)Link opens in a new window. Creativity refers to '[t]he faculty of being creative; ability or power to create' (OED). It generally involves inventiveness and the use of imagination.
To celebrate creativity as a philosophical virtue, you are invited to undertake a creative project inspired by a philosophical idea or theme. Be creative about your creative project! This could be writing a short story, creating an artwork, composing a piece of music, or any other expression that explores a philosophical concept. It could also be a short essay on the nature of creativity and/or on its value for philosophy. This is an exciting opportunity to express your creativity in and about philosophy.
Submit your Philosophy Summer Activity
You can submit your Philosophy Summer Activity in one of the following media:
- Writing
or
- Image
or
- Audio (max. 5 minutes)
or
- Video (max. 5 minutes)
and
A short writing piece (max. 500 words) with a reflection on the philosophical significance of your creation (unless you are writing a short essay on the nature of creativity and/or on its value for philosophy).
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Please submit your Philosophy Summer Activity by Friday 20th September 2024. Use this form to submit your activity when you're ready: Submit your activity If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touchLink opens in a new window. The winners will be announced during welcome week. All submissions will be read/listened to/watched carefully and we will give you some feedback on your work. |