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Signage in the Boston University School of Theology with details for Philosophy and Religion Department. The Department of Philosophy recently hosted a talk with associate Professor Viktor Kumar on America’s political divide.

BU professor Victor Kumar hosts ‘The Fragmentation of America,’ inspiring discourse on nation’s political divide

By Christina Nies October 14, 2025
Boston University Associate Professor of Philosophy Victor Kumar defines “political irrationality” as a tendency for extremism, misinformation and intolerance for disagreement — present on both the right and the left sides of the political spectrum.  “I think to understand the rise of Trump and Trumpism, we have to look at the broader rise of political irrationality in our culture,” Kumar said. 
Thinking is in | Stop Scrolling

Thinking is in | Stop Scrolling

By Madison Forrest October 9, 2024
There is an innate desire to romanticize the mundane and to dwell in the sounds, scenes and words of thoughtful people. As senseless as it may seem to mull over thinking, creators like Mecey show just how comforting hearing one’s thoughts can be. This art of expression appeared to be lost on the app.
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Academic planning is a major challenge

By Faizaan Ayub November 13, 2023
As a freshman, I’ve been told that I have a whole four years to decide my academic and career paths. I know that I will have to settle for only one or two of my interests in the end. I entered BU with 32 AP credits. I thought this would give me an edge over my peers, potentially allowing me to graduate early. This was far from the truth.
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