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February 2023
Speaker Series: Gina Schouten (Harvard University)
Title: Liberal Feminism, Social Critique, and Moral Methodology: What Can Reflective Equilibrium Accomplish? Abstract: This paper brings together two strands of opposition to liberalism: First is the substantive strand, concerning liberalism’s feminist, anti-racist, and egalitarian credentials. Second is the methodological strand, concerning liberalism’s method of moral justification, reflective equilibrium. In response to the substantive strand of opposition to liberalism, left-liberal feminists have argued that, properly understood, liberal values entail a deep critique of sexism, racism, and economic inequality, and…
Find out more »Parr Center Presents: Erich Hatala Matthes (Wellesley College)
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Find out more »PPE Speaker Series: “On the Value of Bipartisanship”: An Evening with Dr. Ben Chavis and Governor Pat McCrory
Our speakers, who hold opposing views on many political issues, have come together out of a shared concern of the dangers posed by partisanship in U.S. politics. This evening they will talk a bit about the risks of partisanship and the value of bipartisanship. Light refreshments will be provided before the talk, which begins promptly at 6:00pm! This event counts as a CLE requirement for students. Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is an entrepreneur, global business leader, educator,…
Find out more »Philosophy in 15 Minutes
Join the UNC Philosophy department for a series of short presentations on intriguing Philosophical ideas. Refreshments provided after the event. Program (1) Welcome and Introduction: Matt Kotzen (Host) (2) Willow Yang: Introducing the PPE program (3) Markus Kohl (15 Minutes Presentation): Nietzsche on Nihilism Nietzsche writes: "The sight of the human being now makes us weary—what is nihilism today if it is not that?—We are weary of humanity.” But what exactly makes us weary of humanity? And, how does…
Find out more »March 2023
Parr|Bioethics Joint Lecture: Elizabeth Barnes (University of Virginia)
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Find out more »PPE Speaker Series: “Unhoused and Unrecognized: Thinking Through the Wrong of Homelessness” with Paul Schofield
Abstract: It is tempting to think homelessness is unjust simply because it involves a grossly inequitable distribution of resources–some have so much while others lack something so basic as a stable dwelling, and this seems unfair. I want to convince you that the wrong of homelessness consists in more than this, however. Those experiencing homelessness aren’t just treated unfairly, but are denied recognition as citizens, as members of civil society, and as persons. As such, the wrong they suffer consists…
Find out more »National Undergraduate PPE Colloquium 2023
This is an invitational colloquium that brings some of the best PPE undergraduates from around the country to Chapel Hill for two days of intensive discussion of material that has been read in advance. Schedule below is in-progress. FRIDAY March 24 Lunches and all sessions will take place in Caldwell 213. 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch 1:30 – 1:45 Introductions, rules, ambitions Geoff Sayre-McCord) 1:45 – 2:30 Introductions 2:30 – 3:45 Discussion 1 – Alex Rosenberg, discussion leader Giulia Napolitano 3:45 – 4:15 Coffee break…
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