Human Geography Philosophy Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Human Geography Philosophy Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas focuses on the impact of human behavior on the physical world, with an emphasis on environmental ethics and philosophy. It prepares students for careers in academia and non-academic sectors through teaching by renowned faculty and a vibrant research community. The program offers specializations in ethics and philosophy and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement.

Program Outline

The program is known for its emphasis on environmental ethics and philosophy, offering specializations in ethics and philosophy. The program aims to prepare students for careers in academia and non-academic sectors.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by nationally and internationally recognized professors and researchers.
• Faculty members have expertise in philosophy and public policy, philosophy in science and technology, and religion and ecology.
• The program encourages both traditional scholarship and more practical, engaged, and collaborative approaches in philosophy, as well as interdisciplinarity and work that addresses public concerns.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in academia, government, the private sector, or non-profit organizations.
• Students develop expertise in a specific field of research, which can lead to various career paths.

Other:

• The program is housed in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, which is a diverse community of international faculty, students, and staff.
• The department is committed to philosophizing the most pressing scientific, political, and social issues of our day.
• The program is home to the first journal in the field, Environmental Ethics (founded 1979), and the Center for Environmental Philosophy.
• The program also houses the world's first field station in environmental philosophy, science, and policy at Cape Horn, Chile.
• UNT Philosophy has the country's only research group on the philosophy of impact.
• The program pursues a number of research projects, including the Philosophy of Water Project, The Philosophy of Food Project, and the Philosophy for Children Project.
• The Philosophy and Religion Graduate Student Association (PRGSA) is a student organization for graduate students studying Philosophy and Religion at UNT.
• The PRGSA fosters and strengthens community among philosophy graduate students, presents a shared graduate student voice to the faculty, and creates dialogue between the faculty and graduate students.
• The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Environmental Ethics, Science and Public Policy
• Religion and Ecology
• Foundations of Geographic Thought
• Location Intelligence: Advanced Business GIS Concepts and Applications
• Ethnographic and Qualitative Methods
• Environmental Ethics