Department of Philosophy : Texas State University

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Major in Religious Studies

The Department of Philosophy is proud to announce a new Bachelor of Arts program in Religious Studies at Texas State University

Go Ahead, Major In Philosophy. You’ll Still Get A Job

College students with ambitious career plans usually gravitate to business schools, law schools, maybe medicine. George Anders joins us to talk about taking a different approach – seeking a broad education that will be more dynamic in the long run. He writes about the idea in “You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a ‘Useless’ Liberal Arts Education”

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Having problems with registering for classes? Click here for answers to FAQ such as online courses, departmental approval, and lab requirements.

Philosophy and Sustainability

Philosophy Is a Core Program in the New Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree in Sustainability Studies

Masters of Arts Applied Philosophy & Ethics

The theoretical frameworks and analytic skills imparted in the Applied Philosophy and Ethics program are applicable to a wide range of practical affairs. Click here to learn more.

Major in Philosophy

The critical and independent thinking skills acquired through the study of philosophy are necessary in life and in every professional field.

Research Newsletters

Archive of Philosophy Department Research Newsletters

CPP 2021 Virtual Conference

The 2021 Concerned Philosophers for Peace Conference will be co-hosted by the department--please click here to learn more.

2021 Sustainability Talk

States of Confinement and Ecological Violence: Incarceration and the Struggle for Environmental Justice, with Dr. David Pellow

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Major in Religious Studies