The Great Conversation Series presents "Is It Time For Humans To Live On Mars?", a philosophical exploration by Elliot Goodine.
Bernard Suits defined playing a game as the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles. A short talk by philosophy professor Derek Skillings, followed by open conversation, will explore the emerging field of the philosophy of games. What makes games a unique form of aesthetic expression? Can they provide the means... Continue reading...
The Principle of Hermeneutic Charity tells us to interpret others in the most reasonable way possible. Hans-Georg Gadamer and Monica Vilhauer suggest doing this by engaging in playful make-believe.
Join us on Monday, Oct 28, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Ruble about the topic “Whether to believe in ghost stories from the Chinese philosopher Mozi." Hosted by the Department of Philosophy Free and open to the public.
Join us on next Wednesday, Nov 13, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Heather Adams about the topic “Should humanities be useful?" Hosted by the Department of Philosophy Free and open to the public.
Join us on Tuesday, Mar 25, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Michiel van Veldhuzien about the topic “How Sherlock Holmes Gets it Right: An Investigation into the Epistemology of Guessing”. Hosted by the Department of Philosophy Free and open to the public.
Join us on Monday, Apr 7, at 5:00pm in MHRA 1214 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Daniel Muñoz (UNC Chapel Hill) about the topic “When should you unfollow? A philosophical guide to political disagreement.” Hosted by the Department of Philosophy and the UNCG Philosophy Club. Free and... Continue reading...
Join us on Tuesday, Apr 15, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Zach Wrublewski about the topic “Changing your mind: Do tech 'nudges' shape your decisions?” Explore how the design of the technology we use influences our decisions and behaviors in unexpected ways. This... Continue reading...
Are our decisions systematically flawed, or are they contextually adaptive? Competing views from psychology, economics, and philosophy offer conflicting interpretations of what counts as rational behavior—and why it matters.
Join us on Wednesday, Oct 22, at 5:15pm in Curry 238 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Heather Gert about the topic “What's in it for Me? Morality & Self-Interest”. If you'd like to join from off-campus, use this link: https://go.uncg.edu/GC_InItForMe Hosted by the Department of Philosophy Free... Continue reading...
Join us for the next Great Conversation about the topic "Robots, Wrasse, and the Evolution of Reciprocity." It will be led by Dr. Michael Dale from the Hampden-Sydney College. Thursday, Nov 13, 5:00-6:30pm, Curry 238
Join us for the next Great Conversation about the topic "The Truth about Bad Art." It will be led by the philosopher Dr. Frances Bottenberg from the Honors College. Thursday, Feb 19, 5:00-6:30pmFoust 206
