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Jun 23, 2025

A New Test to Help Driverless Cars Make ‘Moral’ Decisions? Philosophers Approve.

Researchers have validated a technique for studying how people make “moral” decisions when driving, with the goal of using the findings to train the AI used in driverless cars. Professor of Science, Technology and Society Veljko Dubljvić explains.

May 27, 2025

In Brief: More News from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

More News from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

May 21, 2025

Looking Back: Department News from the Past

Tidbits from the recent and not-so-recent past.

May 12, 2025

Spring Graduation Sets Records

21 incredible Philosophy and Religious Studies graduates, 150 proud supporters, and one unforgettable day.

May 12, 2025

Top Seniors Win Awards

Kyleigh Pegram and Rose Amburose took home top honors.

Apr 24, 2025

Bivins Receives Honors

The honors keep coming for Jason C. Bivins, Professor of Religious Studies at NC State.

Apr 23, 2025

Ferguson Wins Prestigious ACLS Fellowship

The fellowship will support work on his next book, On the Black Side of Philosophy.

Apr 3, 2025

The Power of Persuasion

Three NC State alumni illustrate how their humanities and social sciences degrees equipped them to succeed in law and help address some of today’s legal and societal challenges.

Mar 5, 2025

Podcasters Deliver Impact of Religion Lecture

Dr. Megan Goodwin and Dr. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst gave the 8th annual Impact of Religion Lecture on February 24.

Feb 3, 2025

In Memoriam: Tony K. Stewart

Former NC State professor of religious studies died on October 6, 2024.