"When the Vain Couldn't Care Less" Vain people unjustifiably expect to be highly regarded by others. This is annoying, but is it ever a serious moral problem? I think it depends on the kind of vanity in question. There are … Read more
Calling all UNC undergraduate students! The Parr Center for Ethics will host a hybrid (in-person and virtual) interest meeting about our undergraduate programs. Students can join us in Caldwell 105 and on zoom (go.unc.edu/sally) for this event. Additionally, we will record the … Read more
Do you have questions about becoming a Parr Heel? Come to this event to learn about our programs and to speak with current Ethics Fellows about their experiences in the program. This is a student-led event for UNC undergraduates interested … Read more
"Does Contempt Belong in Public Life?" Most people agree that we have an obligation to be civil in public life. The problem is that we disagree about what "being civil" means. Does being civil mean we shouldn't express negative emotions, … Read more
Join the Parr Center for Ethics and the UNC Office of Ethics and Policy this Friday (10/15) at 3:30 pm in Caldwell Hall 105 for a community-wide deliberation on timely issues. Two teams, made up of Parr Center Undergraduate Fellows … Read more
"Tree Equity: Overcoming a Legacy of Environmental Injustice in Cities" As the climate heats, trees in cities are rapidly transitioning from background aesthetics to life-saving infrastructure. Yet a map of tree cover in any US city is too often a … Read more
Join the Parr Center for Ethics for fast-paced, accessible talks about cutting-edge research in ethics! Each speaker will have 15 minutes to provide an overview of their research, with short breaks in between speakers. Additionally, Ethics Fellows will talk about … Read more
Morehead Planetarium, the Department of Philosophy, and the Parr Center for Ethics are pleased to invite K-12 educators to participate in the inaugural session of “Educational Ethics in Pandemic Times.” This event will provide an unprecedented opportunity for educators to … Read more
All UNC faculty and staff are invited to join the Parr Center for Ethics on Carolina Talent for a learning module on ethics in the workplace. With the guidance of Outreach Director Michael Vazquez, you will learn how to analyze, … Read more
