Philosophy Faculty
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2023 was the 50 Year Anniversary of the Teaching of Philosophy at St. Philip's College
1898 Foundation of the College
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1973 First Philosophy Classes
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The Philosophy Faculty for the AY 2024 - 2025: Andrew Hill, J.D. (Loyola), Anthony Givhan, Ph.D. (Michigan State), Marie Pannier Feldmeier, Ph.D. (Notre Dame), Vladimer Narsia, LL.M., M.Th. [AY 2023-2024 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Tbilisi], and Jamie Hardy, Ph.D. (Utah).
Connie Economy
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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.
In AY 2023-2024, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the teaching of Philosophy at St. Philip’s College, and we recognized and celebrated those who have served the students of the College over these five decades. |
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About Philosophy & Ethics at
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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
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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
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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
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Philosophy Club
AY 2024-2025
The San Antonio Academy of Distinguished Philosophers is sponsored by the San Antonio Philosophical Society. The San Antonio Philosophical Society is an unincorporated nonprofit association founded in April of 2023 by Profs. Marie Feldmeier and Andrew Hill.
The Rev. Dr. Prof. John Travis was the first member of the St. Philip's College Philosophy Faculty to be promoted to the rank of Professor, and then in turn, upon retirement in 2013, the first to be recognized with the extraordinary rank of Professor Emeritus.
He was also the first individual to receive the "Teaching Excellence Award" from the Philosophy Faculty posthumously following his death on February 25, 2022.
He has also been recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Philosophers by the San Antonio Philosophical Society.
He was also the first individual to receive the "Teaching Excellence Award" from the Philosophy Faculty posthumously following his death on February 25, 2022.
He has also been recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Philosophers by the San Antonio Philosophical Society.
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.
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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.
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Travel with our students
Chicago
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Dallas
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Salt Lake City
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PowerPoint Presentation for EduTech 2021
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Detailed Triennial Reports
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PowerPoint Presentations for Awards Ceremonies
May 2020
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December 2020
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May 2021
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December 2021
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1683 - The beginning of Viennese coffee house culture
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Andrew Hill (left) with Charlie Lucko
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Andrew Hill (left) with Ian Aguirre
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Welcome to the website that celebrates our community! |
We hope this website gives you an idea of the dedication and hard work of the students, faculty, staff and administrators of the College, and why we choose to annually recognize their accomplishments. |
Philosophy Faculty Award Recipients
Faculty Awards
Alysha Banerji
Terri Boggess
Michael D. Burroughs
Liz Castillo
Collin Anthony Chen
Maya Holden Cohen
Jacob Zadorozny Fay
Marie Pannier Feldmeier (*2014 - First Award in Category)
Ryan Fergon
Lester J. Ferguson
Matthew Grant Fuller ±
Anthony Givhan
Jamie Hardy
Andrew Hill
Michael Hill
John James
David Kisel
Charlie Langston
Paul Machen
Matthew Mangum
Jude Thomas Manzo
Kallee McCullough
Laura Miele
Jess L. Miner
Valerie Y. Moke
Anne Newman
Nate Olson
Margaret Richardson
Ann Riordan ◄
Kelli Rolland-Adkins
Ann Thebaut
John J. Travis ±± ◄
Peter Van Dusen
Alberto Vasquez
Irene W. Young
Jill Zimmerman
Student Awards
Claudisa Aguilar
Ian Aguirre
Enrique "Henry" Alonzo
Romeo Camarce
Catherine Cantu
Cassidy Carlisle
Brandon Cervantes
Hannah Chelf
Stephanie Contreras
Maverick Crawford (*2016 - First Award in Category)
Vianney Escobedo
Hazel Feldman
Richard Garcia
Roger Gaspard
Tina Hamons
Jonathon Hartman
Valerie Hernandez
Clarissa Herrera
Jen Herringdine
Katrina King
Paul Lemus
Charlie Lucko
Michael Luna
Wallace Ray Mack Ill
Michelle Nicole Ochoa
Claudette Odle
Esmeralda Olivares
Stephen Charles Orgill
Alejandro Reyna V
Eli Rosin
Katya Ruiz
Zephaniah Russell
Tessa Rushing
Bridget Scott
Abby Smith
Maney Walker
Fulbright Awards
Susanna Alford (Spring 2023)
Isaiah Banta (Fall 2024)
Pat LeMay Burr (Fall 2022)
Migdalia Garcia (Spring 2022)
Trey Guinn (Spring 2021)
Andrew Hill (Spring 2024)
Byron "Ronnie" Miller (Spring 2025)
Vladimer Narsia (Fall 2023)
Richard Naylor (*2016 - First Award in Category)
Yvonne Naylor (*2016 - First Award in Category)
Derick Wilson (2020)
The Corrymeela Community (Fall 2021)
International Award
Meredith Bess (Fall 2024)
Alejandra Bueno (Spring 2022)
Andra Clapsaddle (Spring 2024)
"JC" Clapsaddle (Spring 2024)
Randall Dawson (Fall 2022)
Jason Fabianke (*2018 - First Award in Category)
Matthew Grant Fuller (2019)
LaTanya Kurney (Spring 2025)
Solomon Nfor (Spring 2021)
Sherrie Radicke (Fall 2023)
Dorothy Wilson (2020)
Irene W. Young (Fall 2021)
The San Antonio Peace Center (Spring 2023)
Amicus Award
Maya Holden Cohen (Spring 2023)
Michael Grillo (Spring 2022)
George H. Johnson, Ill (Fall 2021)
Adena Williams Loston (Spring 2024)
Jack McGuire (Fall 2022)
Stella Nanez (Fall 2024)
Joelle Nanivazo (Fall 2023)
Becky Rodriguez (Spring 2025)
San Juan San Miguel (* Spring 2021 - First Award in Category)
Philosophy Laureate ±
The 2020 Philosophy Laureate was Dr. Matthew Grant Fuller
The 2025 Philosophy Laureate is Dr. Marie Pannier Feldmeier
Professor Emeritus ±±
Rev. Dr. John J. Travis was named the first Professor Emeritus in 2013, a unique honor
Teaching Excellence Awards Given Posthumously ◄
Ann Riordan (2025)
John Travis (2022)
Philosophy Faculty Award Recipients
2014 - 2025
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St. Philip's College
Philosophy Faculty
Sutton Learning Center, #219
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78203
Philosophy Faculty
Sutton Learning Center, #219
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78203
