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Winter 2027 Schedule of Classes

The Department of Philosophy will be offering four online courses during Winter Session 2027 running from January 4th-January 22nd, 2027. Please find more information about each course below:...

October 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

PHIL 374 : Philosophy of Social Science

New Course for Fall 2026!

PHIL 374 : Philosophy of Social Science TTh 1:00-2:15pm in PAHB 229 with Dr. Michael Nance This course is a survey of philosophical problems concerning the concepts and methods of the...

July 30, 2026 · 1:37 PM

PHIL 368 : Aesthetics

New Course for Fall 2026!

PHIL 368 : Aesthetics TTh 2:30-3:45pm in PAHB 229 with Dr. Mark Hopwood An exploration of central philosophical issues concerning art and art criticism. Topics to be discussed may...

July 29, 2026 · 12:18 PM

Why big AI labs are hiring so many philosophers

From The Economist

See the article below about the value of philosophy from The Economist "Why big AI labs are hiring so many philosophers" (Note: You can either create a free account to view it, or you can log...

June 27, 2026 · 10:03 AM

UMBC Wins Chesapeake Regional Ethics Bowl

This past weekend, 16 teams participated in the Chesapeake Regional Ethics Bowl, hosted by UMBC's Center for Ethics and Values. UMBC came in 1st place, defeating Washington and Lee in the finals....

December 9, 2025 · 11:48 AM

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Winter 2026 Schedule of Classes

The Department of Philosophy will be offering four online courses during the Winter 2026 mini session running from January 5th-January 23rd, 2026. Please find more information about each course...

October 24, 2025 · 10:28 AM

PHIL 378: Philosophy of AI

New Course for Fall 2025!

MWF 11:00-11:50am in person or online with Prof. Jessica Pfeifer and Prof. Greg Ealick This course explores the philosophical foundations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It...

July 18, 2025 · 9:38 AM

PHIL 363: Video Game Ethics

New Course for Fall 2025!

MW 4:00-5:15pm in PAHB 229 with Dr. Joonho Lee This course examines the ethical dimensions of video games. How do video games impact society? What ethical responsibilities do we have as...

July 18, 2025 · 9:26 AM

Public Forum: The Ethics of AI - Today, April 8, at 7 pm

Join the Center for Ethics and Values this evening for our Public Forum: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The Public Forum will take place in the Fine Arts Auditorium at 7 pm today, April 8....

April 8, 2025 · 8:53 AM

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Microcredential Series Begins February 19

Earn a Responsible Conduct of Research Microcredential!

Reposted from the Center for Ethics and Values Sign up here! How do I sign up? You must sign up for each individual session by clicking the links under each session below and then...

February 16, 2025 · 8:04 AM

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