The “why be moral?” question is one of the most recalcitrant of the foundational questions of ethics. If it is ever outside our self-interest to act morally, then what reason do we have to do so? In this talk, I … Read more
Join the Parr Center in the Carolina Union for An Evening with Michael Schur, creator of the hit series The Good Place, in conversation … Read more
Being Ashamed of Others: Rethinking the Self-Appraisal Account of Shame The philosophical literature on shame treats shame as a kind of self-appraisal. When we experience shame, the predominant view holds, we negatively assess ourselves as possessing a flawed character, … Read more
The Power of Solidarity: How You and I Can Change the World How can we transform our unjust world into a new and better one? In particular, how can the victims of injustice—those without money, weapons, or political influence—hope to do … Read more
The Case of Alvin Mansell: In 1925, Alvin Mansell was at the receiving end of a death sentence and a lynching in a case where he was widely believed to be innocent. Mansell’s case reveals the compromises at the extremities … Read more
Join us on January 28, 2023 for the 2023 North Carolina High School Ethics Bowl. More information about this event is available here.
When Good Artists Do Bad Things Recent years have been punctuated by revelations and reminders that popular artists (musicians, directors, actors, comedians, painters) have committed a range of morally condemnable acts. What should we do, think, and feel in response … Read more
How should we cope with life’s vicissitudes? Do forces outside of our control impinge upon our ability to live meaningful and good lives? Are love and reason fundamentally at odds with each other? Ancient tragedy invites us to learn about … Read more
At this panel discussion, participants will hear from Triangle-area educators who have used the National High School Ethics Bowl as a vehicle for civic education and dialogue across disagreement. Headquartered at UNC-Chapel Hill, the ethics bowl unites thousands of high … Read more
Disability rights activists often claim that being disabled is not something that automatically makes you worse off – it’s a way of being a minority, these activists argue, and should be viewed more like we tend to view sexual orientation … Read more
