by Fred Bauer, Dept. of Philosophy in Feature
Call it "Peirce's Dream." In 1878, the pragmatist C.S. Peirce declared, "The opinion which is fated to be ultimately agreed to by all who investigate is what we mean by the truth . . ." In 1892, his friend, the great William James, pointed out what was necessary if 'agreement by all' was to be achieved.
by Jordan Rutherford in Feature
If you happen to pass by one of the study lounges in the Living and Learning Center (LLC) on any given night, you would probably see Professor Paul Shields of the English Department grading papers. Your first reaction might be to glance at your watch or cell phone with confusion as you wonder why a professor would be in a dormitory grading papers in the evening.
by Cayla Slattery in Feature
On March 29, actor, singer and Assumption alum Andy Hallett '97 passed away. Hallett, 33, was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after complaining of shortness of breath, his agent and close friend Pat Brady reported. For the past five years, Hallett suffered from a degenerative heart condition called cardiomyopathy.
