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This paper discusses how a Platform for Philosophy Education can helpto alleviate issues of alienation in the lives of university students. Thisis done through various personal cultivation and community buildingactivities in the Academic Philosophy Café. The activities draw fromphilosophical traditions, including traditions with religious or “spiritual”elements. These encourage reflection on one’s place in the world. Inaddition, students and teachers cooperate to ensure the smooth runningof the café and activities, which strengthens the community bond. Thereis thus a “spiritual contract” formed between participants. In contrast toa written contract that binds parties by means of explicit rewards orsanctions, a “spiritual contract” is built on mutual understanding thathigher-level needs will be met through the process of cooperation. Basedupon this, a community is established that nourishes the lives of thoseon campus, benefits their wellbeing and strengthens their capacity to learneffectively.
