…see how its explanations, predictions, and critical resources stack up against its competitors–particularly against Marx. We’ll also spend some time trying to figure out how Veblen’s central themes of “invidious…
…semesters. The Capstone is offered in both fall and spring semesters, and priority seating goes to graduating PPE seniors. Students must be manually enrolled into the Capstone after requesting space…
*** Video of the conversation is available HERE. *** Moral Dilemmas, Moral Risk, and Science in a Democratic Society Philip Kitcher (Columbia University) and Max Khan Hayward (University of Sheffield)…
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PPE in a Time of Pandemic PPE in a Time of Pandemic is a series of panels featuring prominent experts in social and political thought grappling with the implications of…
…as on related publications in Mind and Philosophical Review. Special attention will be given to the ways in which game-like practices and online technologies can shape popular values and public…
…encouraging the process of civil discourse, and opening the way to informed, engaged visions for the future. Thanks to this program’s intensive, interdisciplinary focus, PPE students develop the skills they…
…in the LA Review of Books and Hayward was recently interviewed for a piece in Wired asking “Is it morally acceptable to go to the pub during the coronavirus crisis?”…
…the 2021 Frederic W. Ness Book Award for the year’s book that best contributes to the understanding and improvement of liberal education. More information here: https://www.aacu.org/press/press-releases/aacu-announces-winner-2021-frederic-w-ness-book-award Book here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691179230/moving-up-without-losing-your-way Book…
…chapters and alumni associations across the country raise and distribute more than $1 million in awards, scholarships and prizes benefiting high schools and college students. More information here: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2022/04/12/unc-chapel-hill-inducts-236-into-elite-honorary-society/ …
