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Congratulations Ethics Bowl!

Congratulations to the UCSB Ethics Bowl team, who competed at nationals in Virginia and made it to the quarterfinals with a top spot of 2nd place overall!

Just published: Roskies on the value of truth

A recent OpEd from Professor Adina Roskies explores the critical role that truth plays in maintaining democracy, scientific progress, and moral integrity. Read more here.

Rick Lamb Dissertation Defense

Congratulations to Rick Lamb, who has successfully defended his dissertation titled Moral Disagreement as Evidence!

Steven Canet Dissertation Defense

Congratulations to Steven Canet, who has successfully defended his dissertation titled Genuine Property Naturalism in Object Metaphysics!

Charles Perkins Publication

Congratulations to Charles Perkins, whose paper "Aquinas and the Over-Hasty Conclusion" has been accepted for publication in Faith and Philosophy!

UCSB Ethics Bowl Teams Compete at Regionals, headed to National Finals

Two ethics bowl teams represented UCSB at the regional competition at Stanford University on Saturday Dec 7. One of our teams advanced to the final round but were defeated by Stanford. There were 27 teams and the 4 that won a bid at nationals are: Stanford, UCSB, Cabrillo College, and UCSD. Attached is a group picture. Nationals will be held in Virginia in February.