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
Dr. Dorit Bar-On has been awarded the Zachary Smith Distinguished Term Professor in Research and Undergraduate education for four years, starting July 1, 2013.
Marc Lange has been named the Theda Perdue Distinguished Professor in recognition of his “outstanding scholarly contributions to the University” and to philosophy.
There is a short news article on the recent UNC-King’s College Conference HERE.
