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International Honor Society in Philosophy Michigan Iota Chapter
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International Honor Society in Philosophy Michigan Iota Chapter
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"A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push it." - Ludwig Wittgenstein
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About
Phi Sigma Tau
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Phi Sigma Tau is the International Honor Society in philosophy. Founded in 1930 at Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania) and incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in 1955, the society now has a network of over 140 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, at both public and private institutions of higher learning. Central Michigan University hosts the fourth active chapter in Michigan, the others being located at Sienna Heights College, Albion College, and Michigan State University. |
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Purposes
of Phi Sigma Tau
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1. To serve as a means of recognizing students who have achieved high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy; 2. To promote student interest in research and advanced study in philosophy and its cognate fields; 3. To provide opportunities for the preparation and critical discussion of student and faculty papers of philosophical interest; 4. To encourage a professional and friendly spirit among those who have displayed marked ability in philosophy; 5. To popularize interest in philosophy and in those who study philosophy among members of the Central Michigan University community. |
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Standards
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"The society shall receive into its membership, irrespective of membership in or affiliation with other organizations, only those who attain its standards of high scholarship in philosophy and other subjects, and who give evidence of professional merit, proficiency, and distinction. Membership shall be conferred in strict accordance with the standards established by the Association of College Honor Societies. The sole basis of selection shall be the character and the scholastic or professional records of the candidate. Reception into membership shall be consummated without secret pledge or secret order training." -- Phi Sigma Tau Constitution |
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Requirements
for Regular Membership
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All undergraduate candidates
for Regular Membership should 1. have completed at least
two college-level semester courses in philosophy and be enrolled in a third;
2. have maintained at least a 3.25 average in all philosophy courses
which have been completed; 3. have a cumulative college grade point
average of at least 2.5. Members must maintain these minimum grade point
averages in order to remain Regular Members.
Graduate students are elegible for Graduate Membership if they 1. meet all of the requirements for undergraduates; 2. have completed at least one third of the residence requirements of the Master's Degree with a grade point average of 3.7. Associate Membership is avalable to those who are interested in joining the Central Michigan University chapter of Phi Sigma Tau but who do not meet the requirements for Regular Membership. Persons can declare their interest in being elected to Associate Membership and will be elected upon a 2/3rds vote of the Regular and Graduate Members. Associate Members must pay chapter dues of 5.00 per semester to stay active but do not need to pay the 15.00 initiation fee. |
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Meeting
Information
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Phi
Sigma Tau holds regular meetings every other Tuesday night at 5 PM
in Anspach Hall (Room 156) on the campus of CMU throughout both the fall
and spring semesters. Persons who are interested in membership in Phi
Sigma Tau are encouraged to contact either the society's advisor or
the current president. Various special events are scheduled throughout
the semester.
For more information about Phi Sigma Tau or to indicate your interest in becoming a member, email the chapter President. |
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Advisor
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Dr. Jordan J. Lindberg (Phi Sigma Tau, Michigan Epsilon, 1990) |
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Active
Member List
(1999-2000) |
Ms.
Miranda Bailey
Mr. Carlisle Braun Mrs. Tracy Gallatin Ms. Kate Gladfelter Mr. Brooke Helton-Tweed Ms. Sarah Jackson Ms. Jennifer Korf Mr. Scott Larson Mr. Josh Luukkonen Ms. Kim Macauley Ms. Meg Mitchell Mr. Nathan Motta Ms. Amy Spachman Mr. Spencer Stewart |
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Phi
Sigma Tau Insignia
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The emblem of Phi Sigma Tau is in the shape of a pentagon. Each of the five angles contains a symbol representing one of the five streams of world thought: Chinese, Indian, Islamic, Hebrew, and Greek. The seal of Phi Sigma Tau is the reverse side of the Athenian Silver Tetradrachma (B.C. 480-400), bearing the owl, olive spray, and small crescent. The colors of Phi Sigma Tau are white and purple. |
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Chapter
and National Dues
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There is a 15.00 one time initiation fee. Chapter dues are 5.00 per semester for all active members. |
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Links
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The
Study of Philosophy
Central Michigan University Philosophy Program Central Michigan University Undergraduate Philosophy Journals, Conferences, & Essay Contests Blackwell Philosophy Resources Philosophical Humor |