Come to this event to learn about our programs and to speak with current Ethics Fellows about their experiences in the program. This is a student-led event for UNC undergraduates interested in joining the Parr Center for Ethics! The Parr … Read more
The UNC Philosophy & Psychiatry Research Group (PPRG) is hosting a series of events this semester with the support of Carolina Seminars, the UNC Center for Bioethics and the Departments of Philosophy & Psychiatry. The inaugural Carolina Seminar on Philosophy, … Read more
Get to know the UNC Philosophy department through a series of short presentations on intriguing Philosophical ideas and introductions to extracurricular programs! Refreshments will be provided afterwards. PROGRAM: Welcome and Introduction: Matt Kotzen | Department Chair 15 Minute Presentation: Daniel … Read more
“Does Contempt Belong in Public Life?” Most people agree that we have an obligation to be civil in public life. The problem is that we disagree about what “being civil” means. Does being civil mean we shouldn’t express negative emotions, … Read more
Registration for this Zoom event is required. REGISTER HERE. EVENT DESCRIPTION: In this talk, Dan Ariely will describe some of his experiences helping the Israeli government during the COVID-19 crisis. He will focus specifically on issues concerning conspiracy theories, his firsthand experiences with … Read more
"The Aim of Revenge: a Nietzschean Analysis" Zoom Link: https://unc.zoom.us/j/96017629368?pwd=N1dlRVdQeGZPVDBaZ2JwOEpiVG1HZz09 Meeting ID: 960 1762 9368 Passcode: 186995 Abstract: Nietzsche makes a number of puzzling claims about revenge: the invention of Christian morality is an act of revenge; the … Read more
“Tree Equity: Overcoming a Legacy of Environmental Injustice in Cities” As the climate heats, trees in cities are rapidly transitioning from background aesthetics to life-saving infrastructure. Yet a map of tree cover in any US city is too often a … Read more
This meeting will be held virtually. Zoom link: https://unc.zoom.us/j/91459956146 Want to understand the complex world in which we live? Consider UNC’s five-course minor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics that lets you satisfy Gen. Ed. requirements with an assortment of … Read more
Zoom Link: https://unc.zoom.us/j/92945271220 If you are a graduate student interested in becoming affiliated with UNC’s PPE program, join us for a casual meet and greet/information session via Zoom. Our Affiliated Graduate Students form a thoughtful community on campus that hosts … Read more
Due to the surge in cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, and to protect the health and safety of our participants and volunteers, the 2022 North Carolina High School Ethics Bowl will be conducted in an online-only format, using … Read more
