“We are just following the science” has been a frequent justification for policy by politicians in the pandemic. There has been a steadfast refusal to explicitly address the ethical values relevant to policy making, with the veneer that these are … Read more
On June 3, 2021, the White House issued a National Security Study Memorandum establishing the fight against corruption as a core United States national security interest. The presentation will offer an overview of the FBI’s International Corruption Unit, the laws … Read more
PPE Speaker Series EVENT DESCRIPTION: In contemporary political discussions, it is depressingly common to see people criticized for expressing impure beliefs. Moreover, those who sometimes defect from their tribe are criticized for failing to be firmly enough on the side … 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
In collaboration and with support from the UNC-Duke Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program First created at Oxford University in the 1920s, the field of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) cultivates unique interdisciplinary perspectives on ideas that shape our socioeconomic and … Read more
Registration: https://unc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIivrbEZRsCFvYHNNJgR6A Event Abstract: As the COVID-19 pandemic surges around the world, for the first time many individuals in wealthy countries, such as the United States, have learned what it is like to lack access to essential medicines. However, this … Read more
Abstract: Liberalism is taking a beating. Many deny, evermore boldly, that freedom and equality are central political values. The fiercest challengers are religious anti-liberals. These groups argue that the state should promote the authentic human good with coercion if necessary. … Read more
If you are a graduate student interested in becoming affiliated with UNC’sPPE program, join us for a casual meet and greet/information session. Venue to be determined. We will meet in the lobby of Caldwell Hall at 6:00 and walk down … Read more
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 courses that together add up to more than the sum of their parts. The PPE … Read more
