Discipline: Philosophy
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES believes with Dr. William J. Cory, the famous master at Eton, that one goes to a great school not so much for knowledge as for Arts and habits. For the habit of attention. For the art of expression. For the art of entering quickly into another person’s thoughts. For the art indicating ascent and dissent in graduated terms. For the art of working out what is possible in a given time. For the taste. For discernment. For mental and moral courage and sobriety. For creativity. For living and realizing truth. For sharing with and serving his countrymen.
The College of Arts of PUP, likewise, affirms the insights of Dr. Eugene S. Wilson, Dean of Admission, Amberst College , that of the many qualities to be nurtured in the students, curiosity and resolution are paramount, for only the curious will learn and only the resolute will overcome the obstacles to learning. The quest quotient should be given priority over intelligence quotient.