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Undergraduate programs

Philosophy

B.A.

Minor

Overview

The ok×ÊÔ´Íø Department of Philosophy is well known for strength in ethics, moral psychology, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science.

With the Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, students focus on the development of skills in reasoning, their understanding of arguments and viewpoints, the critical evaluation of varied perspectives, and clear written and oral communication. The critical thinking skills developed in the major and minors are of benefit to students in many disciplines and are especially useful as preparation for law school. 

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Tuition and financial aid

2 out of 3 first-year students are awarded grants and/or scholarships with an average total of $38,598.

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Curriculum and learning

Featured courses

PHIL 1319

Technology, Society and Value

Dives into the issues surrounding technologies and how they affect the views of warfare, privacy, human enhancement and artificial intelligence.

PHIL 1306

Introduction to Philosophy – Mind, Machines and Persons

A focused introduction to the central questions of philosophy, with an emphasis on the mind and the self.

PHIL 1318

Contemporary Moral Problems

An introduction to philosophical ethics focusing on questions in applied ethics.

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Student success

Students focus on the development of skills in reasoning, their understanding of arguments and viewpoints, the critical evaluation of varied perspectives, and clear written and oral communication.

Faculty

Faculty members are distinguished scholars whose research is regularly published in leading journals and presses.

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Eric Barnes

Professor Department Chair
Jordan Bell

Jordan Bell

Lecturer

Philippe Chuard

Associate Professor
Joshua Crabill

Joshua Crabill

Senior Lecturer
Douglas Ehring

Douglas Ehring

William Edward Easterwood Professor of Philosophy
Justin Fisher

Justin Fisher

Associate Professor
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Steve Hiltz

Senior Lecturer
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Jean Kazez

Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Alida Liberman

Associate Professor and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor Philosophy Club…
Matthew Lockard

Matthew Lockard

Associate Professor Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies
Jennifer Matey

Jennifer Matey

Associate Professor
Luke Robinson

Luke Robinson

Associate Professor Director of the Minor in Ethics

Facilities

The historic Dallas Hall on the ok×ÊÔ´Íø campus is the home of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.

Dallas Hall

A 57,687-square-foot facility utilized by Dedman College as both academic and office space.

Hyer Hall is one of the many historic buildings on campus at ok×ÊÔ´Íø in Dallas.

Hyer Hall

This 1926 structure, named in honor of ok×ÊÔ´Íø’s first president, Robert S. Hyer, currently houses the departments of Philosophy, Psychology and Religious Studies.

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Frequently asked questions

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy can lead to careers in law, business, medicine and academia. According to , graduates with a philosophy degree can go on to work in such fields as psychology, marketing, journalism, health care and more.

Students focus on the development of skills in reasoning, their understanding of arguments and viewpoints, the critical evaluation of varied perspectives, and clear written and oral communication.

The are of benefit to students in many disciplines and are especially useful as preparation for law school.

Philosophy majors may focus their studies on a particular area of philosophy by completing one of the following optional areas of emphasis. Courses taken to complete an area of emphasis are counted toward the 10 courses required for the major. Completing an area of emphasis requires passing three courses from one area. The optional areas of emphasis are:

  • Ethics, law and society
  • Mind, brain and cognitive science
  • Science, technology and medicine 

The department offers . Upper-level courses cover not only core areas of philosophy and important historical figures, but also specialized topics such as animal rights, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of law. Many of these courses are small and writing intensive.

Yes. ok×ÊÔ´Íø’s Philosophy Club is an undergraduate student group geared toward providing social and educational opportunities for students interested in philosophy. It sponsors a variety of activities, including social events, study sessions, talks and discussions with faculty members. All students are welcome, regardless of how much philosophy they have taken. 

Yes. The department offers a and minors in philosophy and in ethics. The department also jointly operates two interdisciplinary minors in (with psychology) and (with biology and psychology).