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Nov 10, 2026

New CHASS Course Examines How We Observe the Natural World

A new CHASS course led by history professor William Kimler and philosophy professor Irina Mikhalevich connects art and science, exploring how different ways of observing the natural world shape understanding.
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Nov 10, 2026

NC State, Notre Dame Lead National Initiative on How Colleges Teach Critical Thinking

NC State philosophy professor Gary Comstock is working with the University of Notre Dame to lead a first-of-its-kind, $4 million national initiative to integrate critical thinking and civil discourse into coursework at colleges and universities nationwide.
Irina Mikhalevich introduces Philosopher Ned Block at public lecture

Nov 5, 2026

Philosopher Ned Block visits NC State

On October 1, Ned Block (NYU) gave a public lecture entitled “The Rise of the Philosophical Zombies” sponsored by the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies’ Logic and Cognitive Science Lecture Series. Professor Block has been one of the world’s leading philosophers of mind for decades and a leading researcher on consciousness in cognitive science,…
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Nov 3, 2026

Philosopher Teresa Kouri Kissel Visits NC State

In early October, Dr. Teresa Kouri Kissel (Old Dominion University) met with philosophy students at NC State to discuss her current research and academic career. In PHI 331 Philosophy of Language, Dr. Kissell introduced students to the work of L. Susan Stebbing, examining the role of common sense in her conception of philosophical analysis. In…
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Aug 27, 2026

CHASS Courses Shape How We Understand The Human Experience

Across disciplines, CHASS courses invite students to examine the stories, ideas and cultural traditions that shape how we understand the human experience.
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Aug 24, 2026

CHASS Faculty Research Preserves Human Stories

CHASS faculty share how their scholarship preserves stories that deepen our understanding of the human experience.
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Jun 17, 2026

Summer Newsletter from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Catch up on recent news.
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Dec 2, 2025

Bauer on Powers and Intentionality

An interview about his recent monograph.
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Sep 16, 2025

Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

Teaming up with engineers of different disciplines, ethicist Veljko Dubljević is studying some of the most pressing issues society faces amidst the adoption of AI.
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Sep 9, 2025

Tackling Ethical Questions About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Increased use of TMS raises a number of ethical questions. Are health care providers doing enough to track adverse side effects? Are patients able to make informed decisions about TMS?