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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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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 “COMPUTERS, 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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Professor Marvin Croy was officially recognized as Full-Professor on August 18th at the University Convocation held in McKnight Hall. The Department of Philosophy congratulates him on his success! |
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