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Do you see what I see?

The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Heather Gert It might seem obvious that if someone asks you what you see, the correct response is a description of whatever you happen to be looking at. Even better, you can direct his attention to that thing and he’ll see it for himself. … Continued


Why We Should All Care About Evil

The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Eric Kraemer Talk of “evil” is everywhere; in fact it is so common that you may think the term has no real meaning. In this discussion, Eric Kraemer, a philosopher from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, presents an account of evil and … Continued


The Mysteries of Mathematics

The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Steve Danford Anyone who has studied physics knows of the intimate bonds between physics and mathematics. We’ll use several examples from physics and astrophysics to explore these connections, and to speculate on the nature of mathematics. How mathematics works in the service of physics will … Continued


The Philosophical Analysis of Cheating

The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Bernard Gert It is surprising, and a little disheartening, that very few philosophers who are involved in teaching applied and professional ethics are concerned with the concept of cheating, for this topic involves their own profession. The failure to examine the concept of cheating … Continued


Is Science Color-Blind?

The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Josh Hoffman Dr. Josh Hoffman, UNCG Dept. of Philosophy, will lead an examination of the shocking conclusion of science that objects lack color, taste, smell, heat and cold. April 15th, Faculty Center, 5:00 pm The Great Conversation is sponsored by the Philosophy Dept and … Continued


Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Speaker

Every year, several universities in the US are selected by the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars Program to host a speaker of national distinction at their site by offering presentations and colloquiums to students and faculty.  This year, UNCG was selected as one of those schools.  Prof. David Schmidtz, founding … Continued


2011 UNCG Philosophy Symposium: Property, Markets, and Morality

Friday March 18 7:30 – 9:30 pm Speaker: Daniel Russell (Wichita State), “Capabilities, Redistribution, and Ownership” Commentator: Jonathan Quong (Manchester) Saturday March 19 9:30 am – 11:30 am Speaker: Julian Lamont (Queensland), “University Education Fees, Economic Rents, and Distributive Justice” Commentator: Geoffrey Brennan (UNC Chapel Hill / ANU) 11:30 am … Continued


Epistemic Paradox

Dr. Jarrett Leplin September 11, 2008 Faculty Center, 5pm


An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

The Trouble with Retribution Dr. Michael Zimmerman October 16, 2008 Faculty Center, 5pm