Goldstein discusses the literature, philosophy dichotomy

Maggie Leech / The Dartmouth Award-winning philosopher and novelist Rebecca Goldstein discussed why literature is an effective medium for conveying philosophical ideas in a lecture in Filene Auditorium Monday afternoon. Goldstein, whose work has been widely acclaimed for transcending boundaries between philosophy and literature, is a Montgomery Fellow and will be in residence until the end of the fall term. Goldstein said the rift between philosophy and literature dates back 2,400 years to Plato, who dismissed poetry as a legitimate form of philosophical debate in "The Republic," she said. "Philosophy and literature have been a battleground for a long time," she said. Even as a successful philosophical novelist, Goldstein said she struggles with the legitimacy of literature as a forum for philosophical ideas.

Senior fellows pursue independent research

Foregoing the typical senior experience, senior fellows Aaron Colston '14, Miriam Kilimo '14 and Rena Sapon-White '14 will spend the year pursuing yearlong projects in historical poetry, interethnic friendship and Jewish identity. The fellowship was established by former College President Ernest Hopkins in 1929, reportedly to afford Nelson Rockefeller '30 the opportunity to travel and collect fine art during his last year as a student.

Daily Debriefing

Universities have instituted new social media regulations for university-affiliated accounts, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on Monday.

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