About
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.