Philosophy Programs Student Resources
Below are links to resources that are commonly used by FHSU Philosophy students. If you're looking for a resource or information that you can't find here, please feel free to contact us.
Interested in a philosophy major, check in with your advisor:
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Advisor Name: |
Alphabet We Cover: |
Room # |
Phone # |
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Katie Lunsford (Hindman) |
A-E |
Rarick 126 |
628-4056 |
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Amber Kincaid |
F-La |
Rarick 132 |
628-4029 |
|
Britny Cox |
Le-R |
Rarick 124 |
628-5369 |
|
Debbie Staab |
S-Z |
Rarick 130 |
628-5761 |
Philosophy Scholarships
The following philosophy scholarships can be found here https://fhsu.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
Gary Younger Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy
Philosophy Academic Opportunity Award (incoming Freshmen only)
Samuel Martin and Frances Evelyn Hamilton Scholarship
Philosophy Honors Scholarship (for philosophy majors, not Freshman - not listed in link)
For more information visit: http://www.fhsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/
Independent Study Request
If you're interested in taking an independent study course (PHIL 672: Readings in Philosophy), please contact the chair of the department, Dr. Carl E. Miller, III, at cemiller@fhsu.edu
Grade Appeals Policy
Philosophy Programs have established a Grade Appeal Policy. If you disagree with your final grade in a philosophy course, visit the Grade Appeal Policy page to learn more about your options for handling the situation.
Senior Seminar
Please check with your advisor if you have taken all of the courses necessary and are ready to prepare your senior seminar. The PHIL 499: Senior Seminar class is taught by various faculty members. You must have permission from the instructor to register in the Senior Seminar class.
Following is information and a timetable to help you prepare your senior seminar in philosophy:
Senior Seminar Timetable (pdf)
Advice For Senior Seminar (pdf)
Tips For Giving a Philosophy Talk (pdf)
Critical Thinking Tutors
If you're currently registered in PHIL 100: Critical Thinking and are needing some assistance, stop by our tutor office at Rarick Hall 320. Whether you need help with a homework assignment or preparing for an exam, the tutors are available on the days and times posted on the bulletin board outside the tutor office or check with your Critical Thinking professor.
Other Useful Links and Information
FAQs about Philosophy at FHSU
American Philosophical Association - Ethics Updates Provides resources and updates on popular and professional literature about ethics
The Philosopher's Index - FHSU Library Resource. This bibliographic database offers informative, author-written abstracts covering scholarly research in all areas of philosophy.
The Philosophical Gourmet Report - Graduate school rankings
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Dr. Drabkin's online version of "The Intelligent Troglodyte's Guide to Plato's Republic"
Are You Career Ready? (pdf)