This past fall, Teachers College faculty member David Hansen created a scholarship fund for TC students pursuing a degree in Philosophy & Education, honoring his father and father-in-law, the “two people who have helped me pursue a life of teaching, research, writing and exercising leadership.” Says Hansen: “Philosophy, which translates literally as ‘the love of wisdom,’ urges listening before acting. I try to teach by listening to students, to the authors we read, and to my own sense of what matters. It’s always an art.” Read full story: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/campaign/ways-to-engage/read-our-future-first-stories/a-really-thoughtful-gift/. (Photo Credit: Bruce Gilbert) #TeachersCollege #ColumbiaUniversity #FacultyGiving #TCFutureFirst #TCFaculty #Giving #Scholarship #PhilosophyEducation
