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The Philosophy Department of the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's largest departments of philosophy. It is also one of its finest. Its faculty is at the forefront of philosophical research in a wide variety of areas. It has a large undergraduate program with almost 250 majors. Thousands of additional students gain exposure to philosophical thinking in the Department's undergraduate course offerings. The Department also supports study for the PhD in Philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy is home to the important journal Analytic Philosophy.

Contact Us

Department Chair
David Sosa david_sosa@austin.utexas.edu 

Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Stephanie Hollub-Fletcher stephanie.hollub@austin.utexas.edu

Graduate Coordinator
Sally Jackman graduatephilosophy@austin.utexas.edu

Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Michelle D. Escalante mdescalante@austin.utexas.edu

 

Hours
Monday to Friday:
8 am to 5 pm
Phone/Fax
512-471-4857 (tel)
512-471-4806 (fax)
Campus Mail
Department of Philosophy
WAG 316
Campus mail code: C3500
U.S. Mail
Department of Philosophy
University of Texas at Austin
2210 Speedway, Stop C3500 WAG 316
Austin, Texas 78712-1737

Resources

  • Brogan Reading Room (Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00)
    The Brogan Reading Room, in WAG 312, holds the Department of Philosophy’s collection of philosophy books, journals and reference. The materials are non-circulating, but visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the reading room’s space for quiet study.  
  • The UT Library website allows you to search the library catalog for books, articles, media, and more. You can also find research guides and reserve study rooms.
  • PhilPapers is a repository of philosophy papers that is maintained by a community of philosophers. 
  • The American Philosophical Association has lists of philosophy departments and philosophical resources.