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Philosophy


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We invite you to join us. Our faculty and staff strive to develop an awareness in all our students of our collective responsibility in creating and maintaining a fair and ethical society. We work on the principle that the failure to provide opportunity for all is illogical and that philosophy is a practical discipline, providing us all with the tools to understand our humanity and to prosper as productive human beings.

 

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Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support

EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 24, 2026) – When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy – think Megan’s Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 – public support surges, but this emotional boost may come at the expense of sound policymaking, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Celebrates Opening of $110M Texas Western Hall

EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 15, 2026) – ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ celebrated the grand opening of Texas Western Hall this morning, unveiling a transformative 124,725-square-foot learning complex that will serve as a hub for teaching and campus life.

ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Percussion Ensemble Wins National Title at Collegiate Competition

EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 25, 2025) – ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ Percussion Ensemble has earned national acclaim after winning the collegiate category of the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition (CCPEC) at the 2025 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC). The victory marks a significant milestone for ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Department of Music.

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Department of Philosophy
Worrell Hall 203
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: philosophy@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-6617