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Jan 22, 2025

PRS Celebrates December Graduates

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies held its 2024 fall graduation ceremony on December 13. Department head Stephen Puryear opened the ceremony, welcoming the graduates and their family and friends. Deanna Dannels, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, delivered some remarks by video and Bill Adler, Distinguished University Professor of Religious…

Nov 25, 2024

Public Philosopher Gives World Philosophy Day Lecture on True Success

Dr. Tom Morris regaled an audience of 138 attendees with a dynamic talk on the topic of true success.

Gary Comstock writes on a dry erase board in front of cameras.

Nov 6, 2024

Lights! Camera! Analysis!

A crew from Broadview Films descended on the department to interview Gary Comstock about his work on critical thinking.

Sep 30, 2024

Philosophy Majors Attend Summer Programs

Two NC State philosophy majors participated in week-long philosophy programs for students from groups underrepresented in the field of philosophy.

Sep 5, 2024

New Faculty Join the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Three new tenure-track faculty joined our ranks in Fall 2024.

Aug 29, 2024

PRS Represents at Packapalooza

For the first time ever, the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies participated in Packapalooza™, NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival.

Jul 28, 2024

In Memoriam: Bruce Mullin

Robert Bruce Mullin, formerly Professor of Religion at NC State, died on July 11, 2024, at the age of seventy.

Jul 12, 2024

NC State to Host Conference on Paradoxes

The eighth biennial Logic and Cognitive Science Initiative (LACSI) Conference will be held September 13-14.

Jun 28, 2024

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

Leadership changes, new faculty, and more!

Picture of graduates sitting in front row with audience behind

Jun 24, 2024

Spring Graduation Reaches New Heights

Eighteen students graduated with degrees in one or more of our disciplines this spring. A remarkable two-thirds of these graduated with honors.