For this Ethics Around the Table lunch lecture, Deborah Weissman will present, "The Moral and Legal Principles of the Right to An Apology: Torture and Reparations". Her talk will focus on the case of Abou Elkassim Britel, an Italian citizen … Read more
Professor Ruth Chang will give a paper as part of our annual Speaker Series. When Ruth Chang graduated from college, she was presented with a choice: Should she pursue a career in philosophy, or a career in law? Soon after finishing Harvard … Read more
For this Ethics Around the Table lecture, Kim Strom-Gottfried will present, "Am I My Colleague’s Keeper?" Abstract: What is our responsibility when a colleague demonstrates unethical, incompetent, or impaired behavior? What personal and organizational barriers prevent action? How can concerned … Read more
A one-day workshop with papers presented by Brookes Brown, David Frank, Barry Maguire, Chris Melenovsky, Jeff Sebo and Steve Swartzer. Lunch and dinner provided. Please register in advance on the Workshop Website here: https://chapelhillppeworkshopfall2015.web.unc.edu/
"What's So Great About Bedtime Stories?: Parents, Children, and Equality of Opportunity" Harry Brighouse is a Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To see a complete bio, please visit his website. … Read more
"Does no really mean no in trauma-informed medical care?" Dr. Amina White is Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UNC School of Medicine. She will be speaking about dilemmas that clinicians face in providing obstetrical care for survivors of … Read more
This is an intensive one day seminar on “Equality: Whether and Why It Matters” for undergraduates. Professor Barry Maguire will be leading the discussion. There will be four sessions: What is Equality of Opportunity? What is Equality of Status? Does … Read more
Freedom Forum Conference Center, Carroll Hall Ethics Bowl: How Should Public Schools Accommodate Transgender Students? California has enacted legislation ensuring transgendered students the same opportunity as all other students to participate in all school activities and programs. The statute, the … Read more
Amy Perko - Knight Commission Join us for an evening lecture on the intersection of ethics, athletics and academics with Amy Perko, Executive Director of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. This event is co-presented with the UNC Public Policy … Read more
James Surowiecki is a staff writer at the New Yorker, where he writes the popular bi-weekly business column “The Financial Page.” His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including, among others, the New York Times Magazine, the … Read more
