The Great Conversation Series presents "Is It Time For Humans To Live On Mars?", a philosophical exploration by Elliot Goodine.
Join us on November 16 from 5pm - 7pm, in MHRA 3501 for the World Philosophy Day Celebration! Bring a photo and/or a quote from your favorite philosopher. Refreshments will be served.
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...
Professor Zimmerman recently retired after more than three decades of teaching and research in the Philosophy Department at UNCG.The UNCG Philosophy Department, with generous support from Kenneth Miller and the Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences hosts a Colloquium in Honor of Professor Michael J. Zimmerman. The colloquium will... 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 March 18 at 5:00pm in Foust 206for a talk given by Dr. Simone Gubler (UNC Chapel Hill) about the topic "Last Dance at the Waldorf: Conservatism, Anachronism, and the Value of Particular Past Things." The Philosophy Club is hosting this talk and it is being generously co-sponsored... Continue reading...
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 4, 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 September 13, 2024 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 provided,... Continue reading...
Join us on Oct 18 (8am-6pm) by the Minerva Statue for a public reading of all 10 books of Plato’s Republic. For more information and to volunteer to be a reader, go to: https://go.uncg.edu/sjed44
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.
