Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Jan 23, 2025

Catherine Driscoll Retires

After serving for over 20 years at NC State, Catherine Driscoll, professor of philosophy, retired on January 1, 2025.

Jan 22, 2025

PRS Celebrates December Graduates

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies held its 2024 fall graduation ceremony on December 13.

Nov 25, 2024

Morris Gives World Philosophy Day Lecture

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.

A professor teaches class in the outdoor classroom outside Tompkins Hall.

Sep 27, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

Meet three outstanding CHASS students, including philosophy major Rose Amburose.

Sep 17, 2024

NC State Hosts Conference on Paradoxes

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

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.

Laser images are projected across NC State's Bell Tower.

Aug 28, 2024

NC State Secures $500K NEH Grant to Launch AI Center in CHASS

The grant will be used to establish a center in CHASS to explore the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence.

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