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As reported in Inside UNC Charlotte, Ethan Harris—a joint major in philosophy, political science, and criminal justice—recently completed an internship with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Ethan writes, “This internship has shaped how I will approach complex issues in my future career, and it has allowed me to discover the type of prosecutor I […]
In conjunction with the Philosophy and Critical Theory Lab (PaCT), the Capitalism Studies program, and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the Department of Philosophy is hosting a two-day conference on April 25–26, 2025: “Capitalism and Violence: Marx—Then and Now.” Speakers include Amy Allen (Penn State) and Ashley Bohrer (Notre Dame), among others. For details […]
Ruth Groenhout (1962–2024), Distinguished Professor of Healthcare Ethics at UNC Charlotte, passed away on October 16. Groenhout wrote widely at the intersection of care ethics, feminism, and Christian ethics, as reflected in the three monographs she authored: Care Ethics and Social Structures in Medicine (Routledge, 2019); Bioethics: A Reformed Look at Life and Death Choices […]
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UNC Charlotte’s Department of Philosophy offers outstanding and competitive undergraduate and graduate programs in the study of philosophy. Our faculty engage in a broad range of research projects, and they bring their expertise into the classroom.
How to Declare a Philosophy Major or Minor
Students interested in declaring a philosophy major or minor (or who have questions about the major or minor) should email Dr. Mark Sanders, the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Philosophy Department at msander2@charlotte.edu