Philosophy Club and Humanities Coalition host joint event

Does this article exist in reality?

Discovering the answer might require discussion with an expert.

Fortunately, an expert is coming to Lee University on Monday, Jan. 30, in the Philosophy Club and Humanities Coalition joint event entitled, “What Is Philosophy?”

The presentation will consist of a lecture by Reginald McLelland, retired emeritus professor of philosophy at Covenant College, along with a conversation that considers various philosophical topics of interest.

McLelland received a doctorate in philosophy, and he once taught at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Missouri. He guest lectured several times at Lee for Mary McCampbell, assistant professor of humanities and the sponsor for the Humanities Coalition.

“Dr. McLelland has always been a mentor to me,” McCampbell said. McCampbell received her bachelor’s degree in English, but she minored in history and philosophy, when she met and studied under McLelland.

The Humanities Coalition finds philosophy an intriguing and frequent topic of discussion.

President of the Coalition Melissa Phillips said she considers philosophy to be a common element that the Humanities Coalition shares with the Philosophy Club.

“We are hoping for a good turnout,” Timothy Miller, assistant professor of philosophy and sponsor of the Philosophy Club, said. Miller received his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oklahoma.

Both the Philosophy Club and the Humanities Coalition meet bi-monthly, and their meetings are designed as open discussions within the student body.

“We are trying to find students who are interested in facilitating intellectual conversations,” Phillips said.

The event will take place in Johnson Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30.