The John Herbert and Mamie E. Farley Prize in Philosophy

This award was established from the estate of Mrs. Farley and named also for her husband (Class of 1896), teacher of philosophy and psychology at Lawrence from 1904-40. It is awarded to a senior student excelling in the study of philosophy. In discussion Silas is fully stocked with ideas and ready for a high-quality philosophical tussle. For his classes Silas produces exceptionally creative, rigorous written work-such as his senior capstone which offers a defense of truth from fiction in a Platonic framework. To have Silas in the major was to have a major all the more vibrant, owing to his dedication to bringing students together around philosophy outside of the classroom. We thank Silas for his contributions to the philosophy community at Lawrence and look forward to hearing about his future accomplishments.