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Ethics Bowl

If you like discussing and debating ethical
dilemmas and pressing moral questions like...

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  • Should communities disturb beautiful, natural landscapes if it enables them to transition to renewable energy?
  • Should you help someone in dire need even if you know they’re taking advantage of you?
  • Should athletes from countries committing atrocities be barred from international competition?
  • Are you permitted to voluntarily join a deeply corrupt institution with the aim of trying to change it from within?

...then come join the Notre Dame Ethics Bowl team!

Ethics Bowl will:

  • Cultivate your ability to think seriously and creatively about important issues
  • Help you hone your ability to think on your feet and respond to questions in real time
  • Allow you to grow alongside other students exploring these same questions as you travel together to regional and national competitions

Our Team

Our coaches foster a fun and supportive team environment designed to develop each player’s ability to discern and defend moral positions in a way that engages broad, public audiences.

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Abdul Ansari, Postdoctoral Fellow and Philosopher, Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, University of Notre Dame
Headshot of Ginny Hannahan
Ginny Hannahan, Ph.D. Student in Normative and Applied Ethics University of Notre Dame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to join the team?

Email Abdul Ansari at aansari3@nd.edu to learn more.