Department of Philosophy

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Global, regional, and local challenges and opportunities that past generations could hardly imagine meet the college students of today. Yet some questions retain their force. What is a meaningful life for me? What is just? Is there a God? Attempts to answer these questions in a rapidly changing world require critical thinking, ethical reflection, and intellectual virtues.

Philosophy is the pursuit of a meaningful life through rational inquiry. To this end, philosophy students at FHSU practice achieving a working understanding of the central questions of metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. Fort Hays state students are trained to be respectful, open-minded, sincere, and courageous. The goal is not merely to understand what a meaningful life is, but to live such a life in accordance with one’s considered values.

Through our teaching, scholarship, and service activities, the members of the Department of Philosophy seek to serve our students, the university, and regional community by training people to think well about fundamental questions that cannot be answered empirically.

In December of 2013, your Fort Hays State University Foundation announced the Power of One scholarship campaign, with a goal of raising $8 million by December 31, 2014.

Be the Power of One and donate today by visiting https://secure.fhsu.edu/foundation and typing “The Power of One” as your area of designation.

the history of Fort Hays State University is one of substantial

growth, extraordinary individuals and ambitious goals. the

future of what is yet to come looks even more exciting.

“Money raised with the Power of One scholarship campaign will flow to our students, who are constantly trying to juggle the demands of education and how they pay for it. Every dollar contributed will make a difference—every single dollar!

Leading Fort Hays State has been the most challenging and rewarding work of my 47-year career, and I hope you’ll join me in stepping up to the plate to support our Power of One scholarship campaign.”

—Dr. Edward H. Hammond FHSU President, 1987 - 2014

Department of Philosophy Funding Needs

The Fort Hays State University Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation designated by the state of Kansas to receive gifts on behalf of the university.

Please contact our office if you would like more information about the Department of Philosophy and their current funding needs.

As a donor, you play a role in ensuring the strong future of FHSU. There are many ways in which you can make a gift to the university, all of which can express your particular interests and have distinct tax advantages.

Your interest in this program and consideration for funding are greatly appreciated.

Fort Hays State University Foundation

The following priorities are listed in order of importance.

Student ScholarshipsA strong scholarship program plays an important role in attracting and assisting outstanding students. These gifts can be established through annual giving or endowed named funds.

Endowed ProfessorshipRecruitment and retention of qualified faculty can be a challenge. Endowed faculty positions provide recognition for exceptional teaching, research, and service. An endowed professorship also serves as stipend that can be used by a professor for research or other academic projects. The state of Kansas’ Faculty of Distinction program matches allocated earnings from theses funds, doubling the initial investment.

Faculty Development FundsAll faculty members are called to engage in research. Funds are needed to support the cost of research and to cover publishing expenses and the presentation of papers at regional and national symposiums.

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