The Prindle Institute for Ethics

The Prindle Institute for Ethics Creating exceptional ethics education experiences at DePauw and beyond since 2007.

As one of the largest collegiate ethics institutes in the country, The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics is committed to helping students sort out and communicate their values in order to better their lives and the communities they live in by providing a variety of enriching and engaging ethics education materials for educators. The Prindle Institute sets students on the path to effective leaders

hip by developing their capacity for moral reasoning in workshops, digital lessons, and other resources for the classroom.

Teaching Ethics is making a new home at the Prindle Institute. We’re proud to contribute to a new chapter for ethics edu...
05/26/2026

Teaching Ethics is making a new home at the Prindle Institute. We’re proud to contribute to a new chapter for ethics education scholarship, starting in January. Link in bio for the full story.

The Spring 2026 semester is in the books. Whether you’re heading home, staying in Greencastle, or somewhere in between, ...
05/15/2026

The Spring 2026 semester is in the books. Whether you’re heading home, staying in Greencastle, or somewhere in between, we hope you take some time this summer to rest, explore, and keep asking good questions. Have a great one, Tigers. We’ll see you in the Fall!

05/05/2026

He just wanted someone to play with. Blue Monster is a riotously funny new picture book about impulse, honesty, and the surprisingly complicated business of saying sorry. Our latest Teaching Children Philosophy discussion guide is now available at prindleinstitute.org.

05/01/2026

Finals got you stressed? Come decompress at the Prindle Institute for Ethics. Free coffee, hot tea, snacks, yard games, and some of the best outdoor spaces on campus — all yours during finals week. Join us Friday, May 8 from 3 PM to 9 PM, Sunday, May 10 from 12 PM to 9 PM, and regular hours (9 AM to 5 PM) Monday through Friday.

Another year, another cohort of Hillman Interns who made us think harder, ask better questions, and do more meaningful w...
05/01/2026

Another year, another cohort of Hillman Interns who made us think harder, ask better questions, and do more meaningful work. We’re so proud of everything the 2025-2026 class accomplished at the Prindle Institute, and to our seniors heading out into the world: congratulations. We can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Should countries be able to require military service from their citizens? The Hillman Interns are tabling at Stewart Pla...
04/09/2026

Should countries be able to require military service from their citizens? The Hillman Interns are tabling at Stewart Plaza tomorrow to dig into the ethics of mandatory conscription. Stop by, share your take, and see where the conversation goes. April 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Stewart Plaza.

What makes a career worth pursuing? Is it income, impact, audience, or something else entirely? The Hillman Interns are ...
03/31/2026

What makes a career worth pursuing? Is it income, impact, audience, or something else entirely? The Hillman Interns are tabling at Stewart Plaza on Friday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to dig into that question and others. Stop by, share your take, and see where the conversation goes.

03/24/2026

Some of the best thinking happens when you finally have room to breathe. The Prindle Institute for Ethics is now accepting applications for the 2026 High School Educator Retreat, June 3-5 in Greencastle, IN. Nestled in a former limestone quarry at the heart of the 500-acre DePauw Nature Park, the Prindle Institute was built for exactly this: stepping back from the noise, slowing down, and engaging seriously with ideas that matter. Three days of professional development designed for high school educators who want to bring more deliberation, dialogue, and ethical depth into their classrooms. Lodging and meals are complimentary for all accepted participants. Applications close May 1. Link in bio.

Where do student ideas meet public action? The Hillman Internship. Applications are open now for DePauw students ready t...
03/19/2026

Where do student ideas meet public action? The Hillman Internship. Applications are open now for DePauw students ready to explore the ethical questions that matter most to them—about justice, leadership, technology, the environment, and more. Deadline: April 5 at 11:59 PM. Apply today at prindleinstitute.org/hillman.

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2961 W County Road 225 S
Greencastle, IN
46135

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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https://linktr.ee/prindleinstitute

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