ABOUT

Philosophy Faculty
of
St. Philip's College

San Antonio
Texas

The Philosophy Faculty
of
St. Philip's College

Connie Economy

The first two Philosophy courses, 309 Logic and 310 Ethics, were taught at St. Philip’s College during the 1973-1974 academic year by Connie Economy, the first instructor of Philosophy and Ethics.

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the teaching of Philosophy at St. Philip’s College, we recognize and celebrate those who have served the students of the College over these five decades.

About Philosophy & Ethics at
St. Philip's College

We are especially grateful for the dedication and hard work of the members of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Team, that have been a powerful voice for ethical decision making!

We have a productive and engaged faculty, which sponsors a number of student organizations, and works in cooperation with professional colleagues in other departments from across the College to advance student learning about philosophy and ethics. We are also active in the Discipline, and are particularly supportive of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE), which is a comprehensive, international organization dedicated to advancing scholarship, education, and practice in practical and professional ethics.

Here are few examples of our activities on campus and off:

2019 Ethics Bowl Team hosts the Two-Year College Ethics Bowl National Championship at St. Philip's College

2018 Ethics Bowl Team competes in Two-Year College Ethics Bowl National Championship in Utah

The Philosophy Faculty has hosted three Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence over the last four years, and hosted the 2020 Southwest Fulbright Symposium

The Philosophy Club is sponsored by our Faculty, and the Advisors are Andrew Hill, Charlie Langston, and Jill Zimmerman

2019 - We provided an ethics component for the Science and Math Summer Academy (SAMSA) for middle school students

2018 lecture by David Wood, the recipient of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize, where he spoke about combat, veterans, and moral injury was co-sponsored by our Faculty and the World Affairs Council

2015 Study Abroad Program to study Ethics in Northern Ireland

2020 response to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Faculty created an online research series

The Faculty regularly present papers at academic conferences and workshops locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

2014 Workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), at Northwest Vista College for students across the District who are involved in the Student Leadership Institute

Dr. Feldmeier with students to hear renown philosopher, Dr. Derek Parfit, as he presented the Trinity University DeCoursey Lecture for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Marie Pannier Feldmeier and Andrew Hill at the annual Culture Fest celebration, as they helped raise money for the College by enduring the pie throwing charity event.