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== Grounation == | == Grounation == | ||
− | APC was founded some time between 1997 and 1998 when splittists in the [[Philosophy Club]] decided that they were bored, and wanted a club with a freer flow of ideas, even if those ideas were irrelevant bullshit. Few records were kept of its foundation, so no one really knows who started it. Likely suspects are [[Keiran McCarthy]] -- currently a Law student at Duke University in Durham, NC -- and [[Ryan England]] -- ?. Both were Knox [[class of | + | APC was founded some time between 1997 and 1998 when splittists in the [[Philosophy Club]] decided that they were bored, and wanted a club with a freer flow of ideas, even if those ideas were irrelevant bullshit. Few records were kept of its foundation, so no one really knows who started it. Likely suspects are [[Keiran McCarthy]] -- currently a Law student at Duke University in Durham, NC -- and [[Ryan England]] -- ?. Both were Knox [[class of 2001]]. |
Club activities have, from the beginning, tended less toward the strictly rational and discourse oriented, and more toward the visceral, irrational, and visionary ("[[Drugs|drugs]]"). Not typical to western philosophical discourse, importance is often placed on physical interaction as a means to mental insight or inspiration. | Club activities have, from the beginning, tended less toward the strictly rational and discourse oriented, and more toward the visceral, irrational, and visionary ("[[Drugs|drugs]]"). Not typical to western philosophical discourse, importance is often placed on physical interaction as a means to mental insight or inspiration. | ||
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The movement seems to be dividing into a Bevist camp and a Frostian camp mostly over the distinction between Bevis’ use of materialism to analyze capability and Frost’s contention that humanity is trapped in a neo-original paradigm. The two factions, however, seem to agree on lunch. It is no surprise that post-bunkism has found its way in to politics and it can be said that the movement rejects industrialism in favor of a more egalitarian theocracy. It should be noted that while Frostians promote the use of guerrilla warfare, Bevists have adopted the theory of “permanent election”. | The movement seems to be dividing into a Bevist camp and a Frostian camp mostly over the distinction between Bevis’ use of materialism to analyze capability and Frost’s contention that humanity is trapped in a neo-original paradigm. The two factions, however, seem to agree on lunch. It is no surprise that post-bunkism has found its way in to politics and it can be said that the movement rejects industrialism in favor of a more egalitarian theocracy. It should be noted that while Frostians promote the use of guerrilla warfare, Bevists have adopted the theory of “permanent election”. | ||
− | Post-Bunkism also makes the controversial assertion that | + | Post-Bunkism also makes the controversial assertion that Nietzsche is dead. |
Not surprisingly, most Anti-Philosophy Club members are also just irreverent Philosophy majors. | Not surprisingly, most Anti-Philosophy Club members are also just irreverent Philosophy majors. | ||
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== Debates == | == Debates == | ||
− | [[Knox]] has been, in the past, a crucible for great debaters. The first | + | [[Knox]] has been, in the past, a crucible for great debaters. The first Anti-Philosophy Club Debates were held around 2001. In a typical philosophical debate, the two debaters present arguments, and discuss those arguments ad nauseum. In an APC debate, the two debaters present arguments, then don boxing gloves, and box until one of them is right. |
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− | In a typical philosophical debate, the two debaters present arguments, and discuss those arguments ad nauseum. In an APC debate, the two debaters present arguments, then don boxing gloves, and box until one of them is right | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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* The first APC Debates were held. | * The first APC Debates were held. | ||
− | * One of the members had a very sympathetic hamster, named | + | * One of the members had a very sympathetic hamster, named God. God died while at Knox. The APC organized a public funeral for God, including posters stating "God is Dead. Now come to God's funeral!" After lying in state, God was presented for a viewing and wake at the Gizmo. Then, pall bearers, singing "There is a Balm in Gilead", transported God to a small plot on the South side of the caf. There, God was placed in a modest grave, with a pile of food for the afterlife, a libation, and pennies on her eyes. We'll miss you, God. |
* A formal budget is proposed, including funds for APC's first speaker, and a mechanical bull. Author, Radical, and former Highlander School<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_Research_and_Education_Center Highlander Research and Educations Center] - article on Wikipedia</ref> Trustee, Frank Adams was the APC's first guest speaker. Also, UB stole our idea for a mechanical bull, and rented one for [[Flunk Day]]. They are sneaky. | * A formal budget is proposed, including funds for APC's first speaker, and a mechanical bull. Author, Radical, and former Highlander School<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_Research_and_Education_Center Highlander Research and Educations Center] - article on Wikipedia</ref> Trustee, Frank Adams was the APC's first guest speaker. Also, UB stole our idea for a mechanical bull, and rented one for [[Flunk Day]]. They are sneaky. | ||
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* APC used Student Senate funds to purchase both a gorilla costume, and a banana costume. The gorilla/banana dialectic makes an appearance at many college functions. | * APC used Student Senate funds to purchase both a gorilla costume, and a banana costume. The gorilla/banana dialectic makes an appearance at many college functions. | ||
− | * APC was an instrumental force in the creation of [[The Roger Taylor Lounge]] in the basement of | + | * APC was an instrumental force in the creation of [[The Roger Taylor Lounge]] in the basement of Sherwin-Niefert. |
* The [[Uncle Grandpa]] was established as the official drink of the APC. | * The [[Uncle Grandpa]] was established as the official drink of the APC. | ||
− | * A militant wing of the club made an effort to secure a B2 Bomber | + | * A militant wing of the club made an effort to secure a B2 Bomber. Luckily, those funds were not approved by student senate. |
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* It was in this time period that a concerted effort was made to spread the tenets of post-bunkism resulting in a chapter of APC forming on the campus of Illinois Weslyan University. | * It was in this time period that a concerted effort was made to spread the tenets of post-bunkism resulting in a chapter of APC forming on the campus of Illinois Weslyan University. | ||
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=== Present Day === | === Present Day === | ||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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