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Genesis of the Philosophy Club | Rules
and Procedures of the Club | Creation of
the web-site
| I. Genesis
of the Philosophy Club |
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Launched at the end of 2001, the club has as one of
its concerns that fewer pupils generally are opting for literary
classes. In May 2001 teachers of philosophy, literature and
history set up an interdisciplinary project so that
pupils from Seconde onwards could begin to appreciate the
possibilities and rewards of studying literature at a deeper
level.
Given the constraints of the timetable, the
creation of an internet site seemed the most viable way of
conducting the weekly meetings where it is hoped that teachers
and students alike from all levels and all streams will be
able to work together so that everybody will be able to have
their say.
Will it work? The answer depends on your participation
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| II.
Rules and Procedures of the Club |
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1. We propose to take as our motto this sentence of Descartes
from one of his later writings :
"Each will listen
to each with gentleness and respect, without any scorn for
what is said in the meeting.
The aim is not to seek contradiction, but only to search for
the truth."
(Extract from Projet de Règlement, sent
in 1650 to Queen Christine of Sweden,
who wanted to set up an Academy in Stockholm.)
2. The procedures of the club can be divided
into three points :
- the renewal of the seconde Interdisciplinary
Project for the academic year 2002-2003,
- Soirées Philo
and debate broadcast on the Internet
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http://melies.ac-versailles.fr/projet-europe/direct
- division of the club into:
- Active members (pupils, alumni, BT, BTS, classes
préparatoires, teachers, technical and administrative
staff - who, being subscribed to the club, have a right
to direct participation on the club's web-site)
- Associate members (any visitor of the site identifying
with the spirit of the initiative can, upon presentation
of his/her ID or CV, ask for a formal subscription to the
club and join in the work by email)
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