Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Jun 16, 2026

Karey Harwood Named Department Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Karey Harwood head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Oct 27, 2025

How to Make ‘Smart City’ Technologies Behave Ethically

New approach allows policymakers and technology developers to better align the values programmed into smart city technologies with the ethics of the people who will be interacting with them.

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Sep 15, 2025

Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

Teaming up with engineers of different disciplines, AI ethicist Veljko Dubljević is studying some of the most pressing issues society faces amidst the adoption of AI.

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Sep 9, 2025

Tackling Ethical Questions About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Increased use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) raises a number of ethical questions. Are health care providers doing enough to track adverse side effects? Are patients able to make informed decisions about TMS?

Jun 23, 2025

A New Test to Help Driverless Cars Make ‘Moral’ Decisions? Philosophers Approve.

Researchers have validated a technique for studying how people make “moral” decisions when driving, with the goal of using the findings to train the AI used in driverless cars. Professor of Science, Technology and Society Veljko Dubljvić explains.

May 6, 2025

2025 Mathews Medal Recipients

The Mathews Medal recognizes graduating seniors who have created a lasting legacy at NC State. Sociology and biochemistry double major Freddy Kelley and philosophy and social work double major Rose Amburose were both recognized.

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Sep 27, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

At the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), these three students have found the perfect place to explore interdisciplinary interests where their creativity and curiosity meet.

Aug 14, 2024

Is Diversity in Public Schools Essential?

Professor Karey Harwood provides insights on the challenges and successes public schools face in achieving and maintaining educational equity.

Mar 28, 2024

What are the Risks and Rewards of Autonomous Vehicles?

Four faculty scholars offer insights on the economic, moral and social consequences autonomous vehicles pose.

Mar 25, 2024

Stephen Puryear Named Department Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Stephen Puryear head of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, effective July 1.