A Feminist Philosopher Stops Worrying and Returns to Loving Barbie
In an article written for The Conversation, philosophy Professor Carol Hay discusses the "Barbie" movie and feminism.
Quite literally, the word philosophy means “love of wisdom.” The philosophy department at UMass Lowell teaches students to pursue wisdom in modern contexts by developing critical senses of the self, relationships, and surrounding world.
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Researchers Look to AI for Decision-Making in Extreme Situations
Assoc. Prof. Neil Shortland and a team of interdisciplinary researchers are looking at using artificial intelligence modeled after human attributes to make decisions in extreme situations. -
Nancy L. Donahue Celebrates the Arts with $2 Million Gift
This year, the Nancy L. Donahue Celebration of the Arts celebrated the Lowell philanthropist’s $2 million donation to renovate Durgin Concert Hall. It is only her latest gift to the university. -
Students Explore the Gray Areas at ‘Ethics Fest’
More than 250 students were challenged to think about ethics and social responsibility in new ways at UMass Lowell’s first annual Ethics Fest, hosted by the Donahue Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility.