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Respect and Loathing in American Democracy

Featuring Jeff Spinner-Halev, Kenan Eminent Professor of Political Ethics, Department of Political Science, Core Faculty in UNC's Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program  Respect is in trouble. Many Americans think that respecting other citizens is a virtue of a democratic society, … Read more

$10

Unpacking Justice: The LA Aqueduct and Chinatown

Flyleaf Books

Featuring Cara Nine, Associate Professor of Political Science, Core Faculty in UNC's Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program This event will examine three kinds of justice: procedural justice, historical justice, and distributive justice. To illustrate how these different kinds of justice … Read more

$10

The University Then and Now

Courtyard Chapel Hill 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Colleges and universities constantly imagine new ways to accomplish their teaching, research, and public service missions. We are in a moment of accelerating changes and challenges in higher education. Can our institutions imagine new strategies as they face declining public … Read more

$30 – $55

Chinese Novellas: “The True Story of Ah Q” by Lu Xun and “The Diary of Miss Sophia” by Ding Ling

Flyleaf Books

featuring Michelle King, Associate Professor of History About the novellas from Dr. King: Lu Xun is known as the father of modern Chinese literature, and The True Story of Ah Q (1922) is his most famous work. Ding Ling leapt to fame with … Read more

$40

Making Public Choices: Consequentialism and Its Critics

Featuring Gerard Rothfus, Teaching Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Core Faculty in UNC’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program Consequentialism offers a simple and intuitive logic for thinking about the merits of both individual actions and social policies. According to this logic, … Read more

$10

Chinese Novellas: “The True Story of Ah Q” by Lu Xun and “The Diary of Miss Sophia” by Ding Ling

Flyleaf Books

featuring Michelle King, Associate Professor of History About the novellas from Dr. King: Lu Xun is known as the father of modern Chinese literature, and The True Story of Ah Q (1922) is his most famous work. Ding Ling leapt to fame with … Read more

$40

Author Talk: The Violent World of Broadus Miller

CPH is partnering with Flyleaf Books and the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition to host a conversation with author Kevin W. Young about his book, The Violent World of Broadus Miller: A Story of Murder, Lynch Mobs, and Judicial Punishment … Read more

Free