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Philosophy in 15 Minutes

Gerrard Hall

Join us for an evening of food and drink, and 15 minutes of Philosophy with Alex Worsnip, Jordan McKenzie, and Thomas Hofweber.  The food is provided by Whole Foods. This event is free and open to all - we hope … Read more

Practice Job Talk: Amy Berg

213 Caldwell Hall

Amy Berg will present, "Ideal Theory and "Ought Implies Can".

PPE Talk: Alex Voorhoev

Caldwell 208

‘Healthy Nails versus Long Lives: The Psychology, Theory and Practice of Weighing Small against Large Harms’ Alex Voorhoev is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at LSE.  He works broadly in political philosophy and … Read more

UNC Compass Workshop for Underrepresented Undergraduates in Philosophy

213 Caldwell Hall

UNC Compass is a workshop for students who are underrepresented in philosophy (with respect to race, gender, sexuality, ability, income, etc) and interested in pursuing graduate studies in philosophy. Selected students will attend reading group-style seminars, attend faculty panel lunches, … Read more

Parr Center Forum: The Ethics of Boycotts

Caldwell 105 ,

Many people think that we have a moral duty to boycott harmful practices. But do you make a difference when you boycott a harmful practice? And does your moral duty to boycott this practice depend on whether or not you … Read more

Parr Center Presents: Emily Baxter, “We Are All Criminals”

Caldwell 105 ,

Emily Baxter is the Director of We Are All Criminals, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that seeks to inspire empathy and ignite social change through personal stories of crime, privilege, justice, and injustice, disrupting the barriers that separate us. Participants in … Read more

Philosophy @ the Movies: “Waiting for Superman”

Caldwell 105 ,

The 2010 documentary "Waiting for Superman" examines different aspects of the American public school system. The movie serves as both a scathing critique of what is going wrong in our school system and a message of hope for how we … Read more

Teaching Workshop

Caldwell 208

Teaching Workshop on Discussing Politics in the Classroom Ram Neta, Jeff Sebo, and Lauren Townsend will lead a discussion on pedagogical issues that arise when discussing politics in the classroom. Topics of interest include: how to talk about touchy subjects, … Read more

PPE Talk: Jennifer Morton

Caldwell 105 ,

Jennifer Morton is an assistant professor of philosophy at the City College of New York and a senior fellow at the Center for Ethics and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Rags to Riches: Change in Context and Deliberation" Pizza will … Read more