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Upcoming Events

Harry Brighouse
Thu, April 2, 2026
Event Start Time: 6:30 pm
Event Location: Pomerene Hall, Room 280
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Fri, April 10, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:15 am
Event Location: Thompson Library, 165
José Medina face in front of mural
Fri, April 17, 2026
Event Start Time: 3:00 pm
Event Location: Thompson Library 165

Recent News

CEHV Welcomes New Civil Discourse Fellows

CEHV is proud to present our sixth cohort of Civil Discourse Fellows! Civil Discourse Fellows are committed to bringing people with different viewpoints together to respectfully and rigorously…

Denman Undergraduate Research Forum Award Winners

As Ohio State’s trusted hub for rigorous and respectful discussion on the ethical challenges that shape our university and the broader community, the Center for Ethics and Human Values is pleased…

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Aaron Yarmel featured in Aces of Trades

Associate Director Aaron Yarmel was featured in the Aces of Trades in the Newark Advocate. The article, titled "Ohio State director finds harmony in violin, ethics," covers two aspects of Yarmel's…

Winston Thompson to give Flash Talk at 2026 Night of Ideas

Wexner Center for the Arts will host CEHV Director Winston Thompson for a Flash Talk on March 5 at 5 p.m. as part of this year’s Night of Ideas program, “Enlightenment Now: Independence at 250.”…

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CEHV Steering Committee; Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy
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