Aurantium is Syracuse University’s Official Student-Led Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. It is run through the Philosophy Department and connected to the Philosophy Club, and our goal is to increase engagement in philosophical discourse within the Syracuse community and beyond.
We release new issues each semester with the Fall “Edition Σ” publications only open to Syracuse University (and ESF) student submissions and the Spring semester “Edition Φ” being open to anyone.
Aurantium is Latin for the word “Orange,” a name that was chosen to represent our Syracuse pride. Although the term is technically anachronistic, it is what shows up when you google “Orange in Latin,” so it is good enough for us!
The Editorial Team thanks you for your interest in our publication!
What is Aurantium?
Our logo was created by Industrial & Interaction Design student, Will Shick (‘24). It is the Greek letter phi (the symbol of philosophy) stylized as an orange.
Meet Our Team!
Brielle Brzytwa
Brielle Brzytwa
A sophomore majoring in CRS and Ethics with a minor in Sociology, Bri (She/Her) is the current Editor-in-Chief of Aurantium. As Editor-in-Chief, she makes sure that the journal acts as an accessible outlet for philosophical discourse. Bri also acts as the Discussion Coordinator for Philosophy Club. A few of her favorite philosophical topics include the ethics of consumption, posthumanism, and normative ethics.
Cooper Childres
Cooper Childres
Cooper (He/Him) is a sophomore with a double major in Philosophy and German Language and a minor in Logic. He enjoys Philosophy of Language, Logic, Metaethics, and Epistemology. He is both a current Editor of Aurantium and the Vice President of Philosophy Club.
Ben Popkin
Ben Popkin
Ben (He/Him) is a senior majoring in Political Science and Philosophy with a primary focus in metaphysics. Ben is a previously published contributor to Issue I of Aurantium’s Edition Sigma, and he is now the current Head Editor as well as the President of Philosophy Club.
Kempton Bohn
Kempton Bohn
Kempton (She/Her) is a junior majoring in Political Philosophy and Law, Society, & Policy with a minor in English & Rhetorical Studies. She was previously a Student Reader for Aurantium and is now a part of the Editorial Team. In the future, Kempton hopes to study moral philosophy and its influence on our conceptions of government.
Special thanks to our other contributors!
Ben Bradley PhD, Philosophy Department Chair xxxxxxxxxxxx x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx Micheal Rieppel PhD, Undergrad Philosophy Director
Alanis Hamlin, Philosophy Office Coordinator xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Roberta Hennigan, Philosophy Office Supervisor
The amazing students who submit papers for publication xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx
xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Our team of volunteer readers who evaluate submissions
And of course, everyone who reads and enjoys our publication!