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Ethics of Humor

Flyleaf Books

featuring Jeff Sebo, Research Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Associate Director, Parr Center for Ethics Comedy is deeply connected with many of our best and worst tendencies. What makes comedy such a powerful force for good and evil, and how should we think … Read more

Freedom of the Press in Contemporary America

Flyleaf Books

featuring Mary-Rose Papandrea, Professor of Law In a world of “fake news” and the mainstream media being portrayed as an “enemy of the people,” we pause to consider the role of a free press in America and its difficult position … Read more

Paris: Then & Now – A Dialogues Seminar

Chapel Hill Campus Please Contact Carolina Public Humanities for exact location

Paris has been a center of cultural and social innovation throughout the modern era, and it remains an influential trendsetter in the contemporary world. Why was Paris so influential in the 19th century, and how does it exemplify the transitions … Read more

Music: A Bridge to Understanding

Flyleaf Books

featuring Terry Ellen Rhodes, Senior Associate Dean, Fine Arts and Humanities, and Professor of Music Performing selections from Italian opera to American classical song and musical theater, Terry Ellen Rhodes will discuss how music serves as a connection between people of … Read more