The Philosophy Club at Kalani High School gathers every Tuesday at 2 p.m. in room C-16 to discuss topics that examine ethical and moral thoughts and situations.
At the beginning of the meeting, club members select a prompt that is either given to them by the club president or club advisor or suggested by someone from the group. Subjects range from questions about whether or not America is under mass psychosis to topics that interrogate the purpose of life. From there, discussions often branch out into smaller groups and lead to an assortment of contrasting conversations.
The president of the Philosophy Club, Keanu Tan (10), claims that the club is important and worthy of having more people try out the club and become members.
“I think it’s worthwhile to stay in Philosophy Club because you’ll be able to discuss and have fun and maybe learn something new about philosophy, if you are interested in that,” Tan voices.
Club member Kapua Gebhardt (10) comments that she joined the club because she appreciates “diversity in people’s opinions” and would like to witness others’ stances on contentious topics. She believes that Philosophy Club is an opportunity for students who want to participate in entertaining discussions while educating themselves.
Similarly, Tan anticipates that the club would be enjoyable for those who like discussion and have an appreciation for philosophical themes. This reflects his decision to take on a leadership role, driven by his positive regard for conversations among his peers, creating a parallel between those who should join the club and those who have already done so.
This creates an environment that encourages philosophical debates and discussions between participants. By doing so, the club fosters an opportunity for growth in one’s education and understanding of a diverse amount of values as well as the thoughts of others, forming an ideal occasion for students to deepen their comprehension while broadening their perspectives through philosophy.
