Tag Archives: Philosophy

Apologetics and the Academy

I originally got involved with philosophy in college because I love ideas. Historically, the academy is where ideas are discussed, assumptions exposed, and a sustained reasoned exchange takes place. Yet, lately, some ideas are not welcome in the academy. Some topics are off limits, regarded as settled, or worse, ridiculed rather than discussed. For example, ...…

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The Consolation of Philosophy?

Boethius, sixth century Roman philosopher, writes his work, The Consolation of Philosophy, while in prison awaiting execution, having been accused of treason. His aim in writing this work is to show how Philosophy means to console in that pursuit of her was for the good, which is of utmost value and possession of which brings ...…

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About

Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton holds B.A. degrees in both English Literature and Philosophy; an M.A. in Philosophy; and is currently working on a Ph.D. in Religious Studies at Arizona State University, with an emphasis on Religion and Public Discourse in America. She has been teaching Philosophy and Religious Studies courses at the college and university level since 2003, and has recently joined Ratio Christi as Arizona Regional Director. When not teaching, talking with students, or studying, Kelly enjoys playing percussion instruments.