Program Overview

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Philosophy Department

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Philosophy Department offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• The Major: The philosophy major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, including its history, methods, and applications.
• The Minor: The philosophy minor is ideal for students who want to explore the subject without committing to a full major.
• The PPE Minor: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) minor is an interdisciplinary program that combines the study of philosophy, politics, and economics.
• Lesher Opportunity Fund: This fund provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing research projects or internships related to philosophy.
• Philosophy Club: The Philosophy Club is a student organization that hosts events, discussions, and debates on various philosophical topics.
• Take a Philosopher to Lunch: This program allows students to have lunch with a philosophy professor and discuss their research interests.
• Undergraduate Honors and Awards: The department offers several honors and awards to recognize outstanding undergraduate students in philosophy.
• Writing an Honors Thesis: Students can write an honors thesis under the supervision of a philosophy professor.

Graduate Programs

• Admissions: The department offers a competitive graduate program in philosophy, with a strong focus on research and academic excellence.
• Admissions FAQs: The department provides answers to frequently asked questions about the graduate program, including application requirements and deadlines.
• Funding: The department offers various forms of funding to graduate students, including teaching assistantships and research grants.
• Graduate Courses: The department offers a wide range of graduate courses in philosophy, covering topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
• Philosophy Links: The department provides links to various philosophical resources, including online journals and academic organizations.
• Placement: The department has a strong track record of placing graduate students in academic and non-academic positions.
• Program Statistics: The department provides statistics on the graduate program, including enrollment numbers and completion rates.
• Program Summary: The department offers a summary of the graduate program, including its goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Research Strengths: The department has research strengths in various areas of philosophy, including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
• Resources in Neighboring Philosophy Departments: The department provides information on resources available in neighboring philosophy departments, including libraries and research centers.

Courses

• Summer 2024: The department offers various courses in the summer of 2024, including PHIL 101, PHIL 105, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Summer 2025: The department offers various courses in the summer of 2025, including PHIL 102, PHIL 105, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Spring 2025: The department offers various courses in the spring of 2025, including PHIL 85, PHIL 101, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Fall 2024: The department offers various courses in the fall of 2024, including PHIL 60, PHIL 63, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Fall 2023: The department offers various courses in the fall of 2023, including PHIL 51, PHIL 61, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Summer 2023: The department offers various courses in the summer of 2023, including PHIL 105, PHIL 143, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Spring 2023: The department offers various courses in the spring of 2023, including PHIL 55, PHIL 63, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.
• Fall 2022: The department offers various courses in the fall of 2022, including PHIL 85, PHIL 89, and PHIL/POLI/PWAD 272.

News

• New Research On 600,000 College Students Finds That Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers: A new study has found that studying philosophy improves critical thinking skills.
• Rosalind Chaplin and Daniel Muñoz Selected for Inclusion in the Philosopher’s Annual for 2024: Two philosophy professors have been selected for inclusion in the Philosopher's Annual for 2024.
• John Templeton Foundation Awards Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society $3.2 Million to Support PPE Research: The John Templeton Foundation has awarded the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society $3.2 million to support research in PPE.
• Susan Wolf Elected Fellow of The British Academy: A philosophy professor has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
• Vazquez, Stroud Awarded Major Grant to Helm Campus-wide Initiative on Attentional Virtue: Two philosophy professors have been awarded a major grant to lead a campus-wide initiative on attentional virtue.

Quick Links

• Apply to Graduate Program: Apply to the graduate program in philosophy.
• Graduate Courses: View graduate courses offered by the department.
• Undergraduate Courses: View undergraduate courses offered by the department.
• Office Hours: View office hours for philosophy professors.
• Event Request Form: Request an event with the philosophy department.
• Department Documents: View department documents, including policies and procedures.