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The Sage School of Philosophy has a distinguished tradition of philosophical research and teaching. Students at every level and in every area of intellectual endeavor find opportunity to engage with great philosophical ideas and problems and develop the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for advancing our understanding of them.
An opinion essay by Kate Manne in the New York Times argues the male gaze increasingly targets men, fueling looksmaxxing culture and rising interest in cosmetic procedures among young males shaped by online appearance pressures. The article examines how beauty standards, social media, and insecurity are reshaping masculinity and self-image.
The School of Criticism and Theory at Cornell University, a six-week summer program that serves as a hub for interdisciplinary inquiry in the humanities and social sciences, celebrated its 50th anniversary with events June 16-17.
Bilal Afzal Shafi is majoring in computer science, mathematics and philosophy.
Keaten Wright is majoring in government, philosophy and feminist, gender & sexuality studies
A Cornell student talks about the benefits of joining pre-professional clubs, which range from business clubs, pre-law organizations, pre-med fraternities, and groups that work toward equitable professional environments for all.
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The Cornell Program on Ethics and Public Life promotes interdisciplinary learning about morally central questions concerning public policies and social, political and economic processes.