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The 2018 E. Maynard Adams Symposium for the Humanities

  The second annual Symposium in honor of the distinguished UNC philosopher Maynard Adams (1919-2003) will feature a keynote address by Jeremy Waldron, University Professor and Professor of Law at New York University. Professor Waldron is a leading international expert … Read more

Teaching Workshop

213 Caldwell Hall

Teaching Workshop: Managing Class Discussion Conducting class discussions is among the most fundamental and important skills for philosophy instructors to have. This panel is designed to help participants develop techniques and strategies for helping students get the most out of … Read more

National High School Ethics Bowl

On April 20 - 22, High School teams from across the country will travel to UNC - Chapel Hill to compete in the National Championships. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, moderator, or general volunteer, please email … Read more

End of the Year Party

321 Azalea Drive 321 Azalea Drive, Chapel Hill

Please join us for our annual Philosophy Department End of the Year Party! This event is a pot luck dinner - please consider bringing a dish to share. Beverages will be provided! All are welcome (spouses, children, partners, etc)... This … Read more

Philosophy Department Graduation Ceremony & Reception

Murphey 116

Please join us for a ceremony and reception honoring our Philosophy graduates! Saturday, May 12, 2018 1:00 p.m. Murphey Hall Auditorium (Room 116) Reception to follow (rain or shine) in the courtyard outside of Murphey Hall. Refreshments will be provided! … Read more

Public Philosophy Workshop

213 Caldwell Hall

UNC Public Philosophy Workshop All are warmly invited to attend. Keynote speakers will include Anita L. Allen (Henry Silverman Professor of Law and Philosophy, and Vice Provost for Faculty at UPenn), David V. Johnson (Senior Editor at Stanford Social Innovation … Read more

Placement Workshop

213 Caldwell Hall

Applying for Academic Jobs at Liberal Arts Colleges Clair Morrissey, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Occidental College, will discuss what makes academic positions at liberal arts colleges unique and how to put together a strong application for these positions. … Read more