Philosophy
The philosophy department offers two tracks of philosophical formation: a major program accommodating students preparing for graduate school, business and law professions, the graduate study of theology, etc. and a less extensive minor program that can reinforce related majors and programs.
The St. Mary's University Department of Philosophy teaches and guides students in philosophical inquiry, helping them to integrate the study of philosophy as an academic discipline with the practice of philosophy as a way of life. As integral to our mission, we as a faculty attempt to embody the meaning of philosophy through the pursuit of critical inquiry in the classroom, and in our professional and social lives. Through teaching courses in the Core Curriculum, we also bring philosophical inquiry as a way of life to all students at St. Mary's, where philosophy sits alongside theology at the authentic core of a Marianist education.
New: Nelson Wolff Law Early Admission Program
The Early Admission Program offers advantages to motivated, talented students who plan to attend law school and want to save money by graduating in less time. The program allows qualified undergraduate students in certain degree programs, including philosophy, to earn both a bachelor's degree and law degree in just six years, instead of the usual seven. For more information, click here.News and Events
- April 2012: Dr. Glenn Hughes and Dr. Megan Mustain received a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop and teach a course on Human Dignity. This interdisciplinary course will be offered beginning in Fall 2013, and will be open to all St. Mary's students.
- Click here to read a recent article in the Financial Times on the value of studying philosophy and theology for people entering the business world.
- Click here to read the Mason County News article on St. Mary's students doing service learning at the Texas Nature Project.
Contact Us
Department of Philosophy1 Camino Santa Maria, Box 66
San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: (210) 431-1238
Megan Mustain, Ph.D., Chair
(210) 436-3073
mmustain(at)stmarytx.edu
Chaminade Tower 514
The department strongly encourages majors to consider "doubling" a philosophy major with another area of concentration. However, the student must carefully work out his or her program of studies for the double major with the philosophy major adviser. (Prior consultation with the philosophy major adviser and written permission of the chair of the philosophy department are required.)
For more information, please see the degree plans and course catalog.
For more information, please see the degree plans and course catalog.
Phi Sigma Tau
Texas Lambda Chapter
Who We Are:
Phi Sigma Tau (PST) is the International Honor Society in Philosophy. The Texas Lambda chapter provides outlets and support for both student and faculty scholarship in philosophical issues through essay workshops, lectures, and paper presentations.
"First Lecture" Series:
In conjunction with the Bro. John Totten Prize in Philosophy essay competition and Phi Sigma Tau s annual Last Lecture event, the "First Lecture" Series has been established to recognize St. Mary s University students work in philosophy or related fields (such as political science, economics, theology, etc.) with a professional forum for presentation to fellow students and faculty. Papers can be submitted to Phi Sigma Tau at mmagliacane@mail.stmarytx.edu or Campus Mail Box #66 (Attn: PST). Please include a bibliography and a short description of how you would like to present your work if your paper is chosen (paper reading, interactive lecture, Q&A, etc.).
April Events:
Totten "First Lecture" Series (2nd installment): April 10th 6:15-6:45pm in Moody 101
Last Lecture: April 16th 7:00pm in AT&T 108
Brother John Totten Prize in Philosophy
The Brother John Totten Prize in Philosophy is a yearly essay competition to recognize the best student essay of philosophical merit and to encourage excellence in philosophical writing. The competition is open to all St. Mary's University students. In addition to the recognition and honor, a prize of one hundred dollars is awarded to the winner.Faculty
Andrew T. Brei, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant ProfessorPhone: (210) 436-3005
Email: abrei@stmarytx.edu
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Stephen Calogero, Ph.D.
Office: St. Louis Hall 339Phone: (210) 431-2023
Email: scalogero@stmarytx.edu Full Bio Details
James Greenaway, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of PhilosophyOffice: Chaminade Tower 510
Phone: (210) 431-3011 ext. 1621
Email: jgreenaway(at)stmarytx.edu
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James Greenaway holds degrees in Philosophy and Education. His dissertation in the field of medieval political philosophy was rewarded with a PhD by University College Dublin. Following a year of further research, his book entitled The Differentiation of Authority: The Medieval Turn toward Existence (Catholic University of America Press) explores some of the philosophical foundations of Western society as it emerged from the breakdown of the medieval world. His academic interests include medieval philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of law and philosophical anthropology.
Glenn Hughes, Ph.D.
Professor of PhilosophyOffice: Chaminade Tower 517
Phone: (210) 436-3998
Email: ghughes@stmarytx.edu
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Conrad Kaczkowski, S.M., Ph.D.
Professor of PhilosophyOffice: Chaminade Tower 516
Phone: (210) 431-3114
Email: ckaczkowski@stmarytx.edu
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Nathalie Morasch, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of PhilosophyOffice: Chaminade Tower 507
Phone: (210) 436-5086
Email: nmorasch(at)stmarytx.edu
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Megan Mustain, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of PhilosophyDepartment Chair
Office: Chaminade Tower 514
Phone: (210) 436-3073
Email: mmustain(at)stmarytx.edu
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Wayne Owens, Ph.D.
Office: Chaminade Tower 507Phone: (210) 431-5086
Email: wowens@stmarytx.edu
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Rev. Franz Schorp, S.M.
Instructor of LatinInstructor of Philosophy
Office: Chaminade Tower 513
Phone: (210) 431-2259
Email: fschorp@stmarytx.edu
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Robert Boyd Skipper, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of PhilosophyDirector, Ethics Bowl
Director, Center for Professional Ethics
Office: Chaminade Tower 508
Phone: (210) 431-6857
Email: rskipper@stmarytx.edu
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Sherra Theisen, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant ProfessorOffice: Chaminade Tower 509
Phone: (210) 431-4263
Email: stheisen1@stmarytx.edu
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