BYU philosophy prof finds what U2 is looking for

A Brigham Young University philosophy professor, after publishing several books on the work of traditional philosophers like Heidegger, has released a new volume that instead analyzes the philosophical implications of the lyrics of rock's U2.

"I was cruising across Nevada, listening to 'Last Night on Earth' from the Pop album, and it struck me how incredibly Nietzschean one of the songs was. I thought, 'Wow, I could really use this in my lectures,'" remembers Mark Wrathall, who earned his doctorate in philosophy from UC Berkeley before joining the BYU faculty. He earlier graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law while concurrently earning a master's in philosophy at Boston College.

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Philosophy Club

Philosophy Club is an informal weekly lecture series in which in-house and visiting professors and students present papers addressing various philosophical issues. All are welcome. For more information, please contact the department secretary at 422-2721, or by email at phil_dept@byu.edu.

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Yarn Essay Contest

In recognition of Brother David H. Yarn's dedicated service, Religious Education and the Department of Philosophy are pleased to cosponsor the David H. Yarn Scholarship. The deadline for submission is 1 March 2007.

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Aporia

Aporia is an undergraduate journal of philosophy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Aporia is published twice yearly: an online edition in the fall, and a print edition in the spring. Click here for more information.

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