In celebration of World Philosophy Day, stop by to chat about philosophy, share ideas, or ask your favorite philosophical question, and engage in lively discussions with fellow thinkers. Open to the public, this event welcomes everyone curious about life’s big questions!
Philosophy Spartans, you're invited to a Philosophy Students Welcome Back Get-Together on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm in MHRA 3501. There will be food!
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...
Thinking About Pursuing a MA or PhD in Philosophy? Are you intrigued by the idea of pursuing a career that involves reading, writing, and exploring fascinating philosophical topics? If so, the Graduate School Support Group is here to help! Join us for an upcoming meeting designed on April 14 (5-6:30pm)... 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...
Join us on Wednesday, Apr 30, from 1:30-4:00pm for snacks and studying! We'll meet in Curry 235 and we have reserved a quiet study space in Curry 212. This event is sponsored by the UNCG Philosophy Club and the UNCG Philosophy Department. All are welcome!
Join us for the talk "Why interpersonal comparisons of utility and wellbeing might be problematic: A philosophical analysis" given by Dr. Christian Piller (University of York) Thursday, May 1, 4:00-6:00pmCurry 231 This talk has been organized by the UNCG Philosophy Department. It is open to the public and offers valuable... Continue reading...
Philosophy Spartans, you're invited to a Philosophy Students' Welcome Back Pizza Party on Monday, Aug 25, 2025, 5:00-7:00pm in MHRA 3501.
If you're interested in the Ethics Bowl, but you'd like to learn more before you decide whether to participate, please join us for the Ethics Bowl Demo + Q&A session. On Sept 9, 1:00-2:00pm (Curry 231/Macdonald room), we will offer a demo of the Ethics Bowl's format and answer all... Continue reading...
Spartans, we'll have an Ethics Bowl on Friday, Sept 19, 2025 from 2:45-8:15pm, and we would love for you to participate. An Ethics Bowl is a competition where student teams present their reasoned answers to real-life ethical cases. No prior ethics coursework needed to compete! Snacks and dinner will be... 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.
