Come join faculty and students for a celebration of philosophy! Bring a photo and/or a quote from your favorite philosopher to share. Refreshments will be served. Join us in Moore Humanities & Research Administration Building (MHRA), Room 3501!
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...
When interpreting another person, it is a good policy to try to interpret their words as charitably as possible. Dr. Adam Rosenfeld will lead an open discussion about the idea that engaging in a playful sort of make-believe is the best way to do this. What does that mean? Is... Continue reading...
On Sept 4, the Philosophy Department will offer a demo of the Ethics Bowl's format and answer all your questions. Make sure to attend if you plan to participate or have any questions that need answering.
Join the Philosophy Department by the Minerva Statue for their annual public reading of all 10 books of Plato’s Republic. This event will take place on the lawn between College Ave. and the Minerva statue near the EUC. On that day, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., we will publicly... Continue reading...
Celebrate World Philosophy Day with us! Stop by for open discussions, thought-provoking conversations, and the chance to ask your favorite philosophical questions—everyone is welcome!
Join Dr. Heather Gert for an engaging open discussion on the intriguing connection between morality and self-interest, where your insights and perspectives are welcomed!
Explore Sherlock Holmes' approach to reasoning in this public talk by Michiel Van Veldhuizen.
Join Professor Daniel Muñoz as he explores whether we should engage with unreliable sources to get closer to the truth in this thought-provoking philosophy talk.
Discover new perspectives on utility and well-being as Dr. Christian Pillar from the University of York presents his original research in this engaging and thought-provoking talk.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the seventh annual Public Republic event on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 8am to 6pm on the lawn between College Ave. and the Minerva Statue.
Public Republic is an annual, all-day, public reading of all 10 books of Plato’s Republic.
As Republic is written in a dramatic, dialogical format, and represents a day-long discussion amongst (mostly) friends, we will be bringing this dialogue to life in our performance.
"The Great Conversation Series" features some of humanity’s most challenging questions as topics. It is hosted by the UNCG Philosophy Department and is free and open to the public.
