CategoriesPPE Research Speaker Series Jessica Flanigan Speaks on Pharmaceutical Freedom Jessica Flanigan from the University of Richmond will give a talk on the topic “Pharmaceutical Freedom.” The talk takes place on October 17, 2018, from…
CategoriesPPE Research Gil Hersch Publishes on Business Ethics Gil Hersch (PPE Postdoctoral Fellow) published an article on “The Irrelevance of Unsuccessful Traders” in the Business Ethics Journal Review 6(8): 41-46. Here is an…
CategoriesPPE Research Michael Moehler Publishes on Diversity Michael Moehler’s (Director of the PPE Program) article on “Diversity, Stability, and Social Contract Theory” is forthcoming with Philosophical Studies. Here is an abstract of…
CategoriesPPE Research Gil Hersch Publishes on Research Ethics Gil Hersch (PPE Postdoctoral Fellow) published an article on “Educational Equipoise and the Educational Misconception; Lessons from Bioethics” in Teaching and Learning Inquiry, 6(2) 2018,…
CategoriesPPE Research Thomas Rowe Publishes in Philosophy & Public Affairs Thomas Rowe (PPE Postdoctoral Fellow) and Alex Voorhoeve’s (London School of Economics) article on “Egalitarianism under Severe Uncertainty” has been accepted for publication with Philosophy…
CategoriesPPE Extracurricular Activities Joseph Carens: The Ethics of Immigration This semester, the PPE Reading Group will discuss Joseph Carens’ (University of Toronto) book The Ethics of Immigration (books provided). The PPE Reading Group will meet every…
CategoriesPPE Meet and Greet PPE Meet and Greet Fall 2018 The Program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Virginia Tech will hold its annual PPE Meet and Greet event on September 11, 2018, from 4-5pm…
CategoriesPPE News PPE Events Fall 2018 This semester, the PPE Program will host three guest speakers who will present their most recent work to faculty, students, and the general public. Jessica…
CategoriesPPE News New Major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Anticipation, adrenaline, confidence, hope, and a touch of anxiety fill the waiting room. A dozen well-educated college graduates wait for an interview at a major…
CategoriesPPE News Students Discuss the Topic of Foreign Aid On April 14, 2018, the Program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics will co-organize a day-long discussion colloquium for selected undergraduate students on the topic “The…
