'Prestigious Bassen Prize' goes to philosophy senior Thomas Rule

• June 8, 2011 4:00pm

Thomas Rule, a senior in philosophy, has taken first in the fourth annual “Prestigious Bassen Prize” with his essay, "Genesis of the Individual: The True Original Sin?"

Erik Edgren’s essay, "The Near Death Experience," took second.

These essays will be featured in the 2011 edition of the Philosophy Department’s “Reflections” online journal, which will be published at the beginning of the fall quarter.

The first place prize is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship and second prize is by a $500 scholarship.  

Jennifer Eagan, professor and chair of philosophy, extends her thanks to former lecturer, Kit Blamey, for providing this year’s scholarship money.

“Reflections” contains original work by CSUEB students, whether or not they are philosophy students.

The Philosophy Department faculty created the award in 2008 and named it after Associate Professor Emeritus Paul Bassen.

Previous “Reflections” are on the philosophy website: reflections

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