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Welcome to Philosophy at UNC Charlotte
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UNC Charlotte’s Department of Philosophy offers outstanding and competitive undergraduate and graduate programs in the study of philosophy. Our faculty engage in a broad range of research projects, and they bring their expertise into the classroom. Our primary focus is on the interdisciplinary nature of philosophy and how it applies to such subjects as science, literature, art and information technology, among others. We also focus on contemporary issues in biomedical, business, environmental and professional ethics through our Center for Professional and Applied Ethics.
Why study philosophy?
Philosophy helps students develop strong skills in writing, critical thinking, reading and understanding complex texts. These skills are indispensable to any professional. The study of philosophy also provides a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the challenges and issues students face throughout their personal and professional lives. Courses in critical thinking and logic are a benefit to students in all their course work and can be especially useful to students who plan to enter graduate school, law school, and various other professional fields. For more information about why it is important to study philosophy, go here.
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Computing, Ethics, Aesthetics, and the Brain
The umbrella heading for many of the Philosophy Department and Ethics Center (plus some co-sponsors) lectures, workshops, symposia, and the like for the 2009-2010 academic year is Computing, Aesthetics, Ethics, and the Brain. The first in this series is Deborah Johnson on October 5th, whose talks are entitled: "Software Agents, Anticipatory Ethics and Accountability" and "Social Relationship and Ethics in Our Networked World". Other events will include two Spring 2010 Symposia: “Aesthetic Computing and Human-Computer Interaction” and “Neuroaesthetics and Neuroethics” (details to follow). We will continue to have other events on topics in bioethics, diversity, and other areas — see calendar below.
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The UNC Charlotte Ethics Bowl team, coached by Professor Robin James of the Philosophy Department, placed third in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl on November 21. So for the second year in a row, our team has qualified to compete in the National Ethics Bowl sponsored by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics in March 2010. Congratulations to Javan Lapp (Philosophy & English), Kathleen Lowenstein (Philosophy & Psychology), Megan Norton (Philosophy), Dafne Morales (Philosophy), Lindsay Sprick (Business) and the team's assistant coach and GA, Davis Kuykendall (MA in Ethics & Applied Philosophy).Students interested in participating in next year's Ethics Bowl (and who meet the 3.0 GPA requirement) should contact Professor James at .
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