Iskra Fileva, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy, has been awarded a prize from the Character Project for her essay published in The New York Times. It can be read at http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/character-and-its-discontents/
William G Lycan, William Rand Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy, has been elected an honorary fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. The Academy lauds Lycan as “among the most prolific and influential philosophers writing … Read more
Professor Michael Burroughs, along with several graduate students and one undergraduate student, has been leading philosophy sessions with first graders at Durham Academy, as part of our new Outreach program. Read all about their efforts here. Soon they will begin leading sessions … Read more
Now seeking philosophers who are able and willing to contribute to our Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics (PPE) Program and the Parr Center for Ethics. Lecturer would teach two undergraduate courses per semester. Position is for one year with possibility of renewal. Inquiries … Read more
Visiting Professor Pavlos Kontos will serve as a Senior Visiting Scholar this Spring for the Onassis Foundation, as part of their University Seminar Program: http://www.onassisusa.org/aboutusp.php?m=4&h=4
Luke Elson’s paper “Vagueness, Procrastination, and the Ass of Buridan” was selected as the Best Graduate Student Essay by the North Carolina Philosophical Society. He will present the paper at their conference in February.
C.D.C. Reeve’s Action, Contemplation, and Happiness: An Essay on Aristotle has been named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2012: http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674063730&content=book
A new study shows Philosophy majors did fantastically well (even outscoring many of their colleagues) on the GRE in 2011 – 2012.
UNC’s Institute for Arts and Humanities has awarded Jerry Postema the George H. Johnson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in the Arts and Humanities.
Funding to take your philosophy teacher to lunch Would you like to have food and conversation with one of your philosophy professors, instructors, or TAs, on the Philosophy Department’s tab? You and one or two friends can invite a Philosophy … Read more
