Events
Philosophical Dialogue and Reflective Practice for Juvenile Education Services
Hyde HallPhilosophical Dialogue and Reflective Practice for Juvenile Education Services May 2nd, 10 am - 6 pm This professional development program will introduce participants to philosophical frameworks, concepts, and methods that can inform Juvenile Justice education efforts, especially as those efforts … Read more
Parr Heels at SmallFest
The Pit 203 South Rd, Chapel Hill, United StatesFind current Parr Heels at UNC’s Fall 2022 Smallfest event. We will be tabling with flyers, stickers, and more and are happy to answer any questions about applying to our programs. To learn more, visit our web pages and … Read more
Parr Heel Interest Meeting
Caldwell 105 240 East Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAre you a UNC undergraduate student who is interested in talking about and studying topics in ethics? If so, please join the Parr Center at our annual interest meeting, where you’ll learn about our mission, initiatives, and undergraduate-focused programs. … Read more
Parr Heels at Philosophy in 15 Minutes
Gerrard HallFind us at the UNC Philosophy Department’s Fall 2022 Philosophy in 15 Minutes event! Current Parr Heels will talk about our undergraduate opportunities and how to apply! To learn more, visit our web pages and follow our social media … Read more
NHSEB 10: 2022-2023 Season Launch
OnlineJoin us on September 9 at nhseb.unc.edu as we launch our 2022-2023 competition season—NHSEB's tenth anniversary!
Parr Center Presents: Keshav Singh (University of Alabama at Birmingham), “Oneness and the Foundations of Ethics”
Murray G202The “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
A Parr Center Special Presentation: An Evening with Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place”
Union Auditorium 209 South Rd, Chapel HillJoin 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
Ethics Around the Table: Rosalind Chaplin (UNC, Philosophy), “Being Ashamed of Others: Rethinking the Self-Appraisal Account of Shame”
Anne Queen Lounge, Campus YBeing 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
Parr Center Presents: Robin Zheng (University of Glasgow), “The Power of Solidarity: How You and I Can Change the World”
Howell 115 231 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel HillThe 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