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Andrea Woody Named Divisional Dean of the Social Sciences
Woody, professor of philosophy, currently serves as chair of the Department of Philosophy.
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How Zelenskyy emerged as the antithesis of Putin and proved you don’t need to be a strongman to be a great leader
Michael Blake, professor of philosophy, discusses the leadership style of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his political strategy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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America’s moral responsibility for the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan
Without the ongoing prospect of U.S. military support, the Washington-backed Afghan government quickly fell - and on Aug. 15, 2021, the Taliban declared the creation of a new political order, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
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Analysis: Why the US won't be able to shirk moral responsibility in leaving Afghanistan
"The present regime in Afghanistan is unstable, and some experts estimate it may collapse within the year. If it does so, the resulting power gap would likely be filled by the Taliban, whose history of human rights abuses include violence against women and children. There are significant moral costs at stake in either remaining in or withdrawing from Afghanistan," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
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Dianne Harris named dean of UW College of Arts & Sciences
University of Washington Provost Mark A. Richards today announced Dianne Harris will become dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, beginning Sept. 1.
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Husky 100
The 2021 Husky 100, a group of 100 students making the most of their time at the UW, have been announced.
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Bridging the Distance
UW Professors discuss their innovative adaptations to the challenges that remote learning has presented this past year.
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The Movement to Protect Your Mind From Brain-Computer Technologies
Recording memories, reading thoughts and manipulating what another person sees through a device in their brain may seem like science fiction plots about a distant and troubled future. But a team of multi-disciplinary researchers say the first steps to inventing these technologies have already arrived. They want to put in place safeguards for our most precious biological possessions: our mind. Sara Goering, professor of philosophy at the UW, is quoted.
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Robotics Can Give People 3rd Thumb, But How Will Brain React?
If you've ever wished you had an extra hand to accomplish a task, never fear, scientists are working on that. But a new study raises questions about how such technology could affect your brain. Dr. Eran Klein, affiliate assistant professor of philosophy at the UW, is quoted.
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A Network of Two
HBO Max’s sci-fi series "Made for Love" reveals the dangers of a controversial new technology. Sara Goering, professor of philosophy at the UW, is quoted.
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A collection of work by Arts & Sciences faculty, students, alumni and friends related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, heritage and culture.
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ArtSci Roundup: Exhibitions at The Henry Art Gallery, From ‘Permit Patty’ to ‘Karen’: Black Rearticulations of Racial Humor, and More
This week at the UW, attend a talk on Gender in the E.U, visit the Henry Art Gallery, and more.
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Announcing Winners of the “Why do we need philosophy now?” Video Contest
The Department of Philosophy's “Why do we need philosophy now?” video contest has concluded, with the first place prize going to College of Arts and Sciences junior Camille Miller.
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Impeaching a former president – 4 essential reads
Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance Michael Blake is interviewed in this article about impeaching former President Trump.
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UW books in brief: African American political theory, philosophy and migration, data science for health
Jack Turner, associate professor of political science, and philosophy professor Michael Blake are featured for their notable new books.