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 designed 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: The Lesher Opportunity Fund provides financial support to undergraduate students in the Philosophy Department.
• Philosophy Club: The Philosophy Club is a student organization that hosts events and discussions on philosophical topics.
• Take a Philosopher to Lunch: The Take a Philosopher to Lunch program allows students to have lunch with a philosophy professor and discuss philosophical topics.
• Undergraduate Courses: The department offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, including introductory courses, upper-level courses, and seminars.
• Undergraduate Honors and Awards: The department offers several honors and awards to undergraduate students, including the Philosophy Department Award and the Lesher Award.
• Writing an Honors Thesis: Students who are writing an honors thesis in philosophy can receive guidance and support from the department.

Graduate Programs

• Admissions: The department offers a PhD program in philosophy, with a focus on producing well-rounded philosophers who are prepared for careers in academia and beyond.
• Admissions FAQs: The department provides answers to frequently asked questions about the admissions process.
• Funding: The department offers funding to graduate students, including teaching assistantships and research assistantships.
• Graduate Courses: The department offers a wide range of graduate courses, including seminars and colloquia.
• Philosophy Links: The department provides links to philosophical resources and organizations.
• Placement: The department has a strong placement record, with graduates going on to careers in academia and beyond.
• Program Statistics: The department provides statistics on the program, including enrollment numbers and graduation rates.
• Program Summary: The department provides a summary of the program, including its goals and objectives.
• Research Strengths: The department has research strengths in several areas, including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
• Resources in Neighboring Philosophy Departments: The department provides resources and support to students who are interested in pursuing research in neighboring philosophy departments.

Courses

• Fall 2023: The department offers a wide range of courses in the fall semester, including introductory courses, upper-level courses, and seminars.
• Spring 2023: The department offers a wide range of courses in the spring semester, including introductory courses, upper-level courses, and seminars.
• Summer 2023: The department offers a limited number of courses in the summer semester, including introductory courses and upper-level courses.

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 faculty members have been selected for inclusion in the Philosopher's Annual.
• John Templeton Foundation Awards Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society $3.2 Million to Support PPE Research: The John Templeton Foundation has awarded a grant to support research in philosophy, politics, and economics.
• Susan Wolf Elected Fellow of The British Academy: A faculty member has been elected a fellow of the British Academy.
• Vazquez, Stroud Awarded Major Grant to Helm Campus-wide Initiative on Attentional Virtue: Two faculty members have been awarded a grant to support a campus-wide initiative on attentional virtue.

Quick Links

• Apply to Graduate Program: Students can apply to the graduate program through the department's website.
• Graduate Courses: The department offers a wide range of graduate courses, including seminars and colloquia.
• Undergraduate Courses: The department offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, including introductory courses, upper-level courses, and seminars.
• Office Hours: Faculty members have office hours during which they are available to meet with students.
• Event Request Form: Students can request events and activities through the department's website.
• Department Documents: The department provides documents and resources for students, including course syllabi and program information.