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Lucas Carroll is a triple major in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics (although he tells us that philosophy is clearly the best!). His philosophical interests lie in ontology, semiotics, and the philosophy of logic, with his three favorite philosophers being Aquinas, Heidegger, and Hegel. After graduating, he hopes to continue his academic studies through the […]

The philosophy department and WGST program are excited to welcome Elisabeth Paquette as Assistant Professor in fall 2017. Paquette specializes in feminist philosophy, queer theory, decolonial and critical race studies, social and political philosophy, and 20th century continental philosophy. Her dissertation From Indifference to Difference critically examines theories of emancipation in the work of Sylvia […]

The philosophy department is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Groenhout will join its faculty in fall 2017 as Distinguished Professor of Healthcare Ethics. Dr. Groenhout specializes in bioethics, ethical theory, and feminist philosophy. Her publications include Bioethics: A Reformed Look at Life and Death Choices (2009), Transforming Care: A Christian Vision of Nursing Practice […]

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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.