Student Organizations

“The UP Philosophy for Children Society (UP P4C Society) is a philosophy, education, and service-oriented organization based on the College of Social Science and Philosophy (CSSP).

It perceives itself as an organization that is dedicated to teaching the importance of philosophy in daily life through the Philosophy for Children (P4C) pedagogy. It aims to equip not only the youth but Filipinos of all ages with a caring, critical, and creative mind by building a community of inquiry.

Due to the prevalence of misinformation and fallacious reasoning exhibited in response to pressing social issues, the need for P4C became even more apparent. Through various community projects and engagements, UP P4C Society continues to fight the mentioned threats, inspire others, and promote our advocacy to bring hope to the Filipino society.”

The Apeiron Core Group serves as the official student volunteer arm of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Department of Philosophy. Our volunteers are committed to addressing Department needs and concerns, delivering basic student services, and forwarding relevant university and national campaigns.

Ang UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo (UP KAPITAS) ay isang sosyo-akademikong samahan para sa mga mag-aaral ng Kagawaran ng Pilosopiya sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman (UPD). Layunin nito na paunlarin ang pilosopiyang Pilipino na angkop at makabuluhan sa lipunang Pilipino; humubog ng mga Pilipinong palaisip na nais paglingkuran ang sambayanan; magibigay sa mag-aaral ng pilosopiya ng espasyo para sa kanilang mga gawaing pilosopikal; at isulong ang pilosopiya bilang isang disiplina.

“The UP Philosophical Society (UP Philosoc) is a university-wide, CSSP-based organization.  True to its 58 years of existence, UP Philosoc is  not only a haven for liberal philosophical learning, but a breeding ground for effective, critical, and responsible leaders and thinkers of society in whatever field they may be a part of. Reflecting this, many of our members come from a variety of courses and go on to pursue professions such as law, public governance, journalism, research, education, among many others— professions where their nurtured interest in philosophy is able to serve them well. 

In our pursuit for philosophical excellence, our organization holds philosophical discussions, lecture series, and philosophy tutorials among many others. Majority of our activities are open to the public regardless of their background as we believe in the necessity for philosophy, as a study and practice, to exercise not just rigor but also inclusivity. To become a member of PhiloSoc is to become an active member in promoting philosophy’s potential universal value.”