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Why Consequences Matter More Than Rules (Most of the Time)

Why Consequences Matter More Than Rules (Most of the Time)

Why Consequences Matter More Than Rules (Most of the Time)

Consequentialism is one of those philosophy words that sounds like it belongs in a dusty old textbook but the idea behind it is...

Philosophy of War/Imperialism

Philosophy of War/Imperialism

Philosophy of War/Imperialism

In early January of this year, the US undertook a direct military intervention in Venezuela, bombing parts of the country including the capital and then going ahead to capture the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US military took him and his wife and brought them to New York, where they were charged with several crimes including narcoterrorism. Many countries and international organizations voiced their views and opinions regarding this

The Same Light Behind Every Pair of Eyes

The Same Light Behind Every Pair of Eyes

The Same Light Behind Every Pair of Eyes

We move through life with our identities. Our belief systems and talents almost define us, but these aren't our true essence. They are more like outfits we wear rather then the person underneath. Beneath the outfits is the interior self that quietly experiences. This "I" is the most consistent part of us, even as the body shifts and the memories rewrite themselves over time. That feeling of being you never changes. That continuity hints at something deeper than just pure cons

About Me

My name is Grayson Pitcock. I founded Philosophy Check, a philosophy club to start conversations among students about philosophical ideas. I attend Bergen Catholic High School and have spent most of my life living in Tenafly, which occupies five square miles in the northern end of New Jersey. With a 41.7% minority population, my hometown is diverse. Neighbors on my street speak Korean, Hebrew, Spanish, Hindi, and Russian.

My family is multicultural. One side of my family, from the Midwest, has deep American roots dating back to the Revolutionary War, and the other side, from the East Coast, is a second-generation immigrant family of Korean ancestry. Although many aspects of my family upbringing may sound familiar, my multicultural background has enabled me to experience contrasting ideas, beliefs, and perspectives representing the diverse opinions of this vast country. Building relationships across differences happens nearly daily, both within and outside my family.

I am interested in understanding how people can disagree profoundly yet still share space, community, and even friendship. Living in this environment has made me deeply curious about how people arrive at their beliefs, how truth is constructed and contested, and what it means to live ethically in a pluralistic society. I find myself drawn to philosophy because I am fascinated by the frameworks we use to ask questions about justice, morality, freedom, and self.

In my free time, I enjoy finding ways to bring people together through community advocacy, to support youth mental health and environmental justice. This means showing up fully, learning as I go, and bringing others along with me. Whether between different groups at school or in conversations where people don’t agree, I enjoy challenging myself and those around me to question their assumptions and see all sides of our choices while bridging gaps across divides. I am a part of a Youth Advisory Board for NJ4S, a state-led initiative that advocates for youth mental wellness in New Jersey. The Youth Advisory Board is a group of health care professionals, community organizers, and students who meet in person or virtually every month. Of the many communities that I am involved in, this one is significant to me in that I am surrounded by others who share the same belief I hold in community advocacy, of gathering experiences and building networks between communities and policymakers that can address the health needs of local communities in northern New Jersey.

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