The San Antonio Academy of Distinguished Philosophers

The San Antonio Academy of Distinguished Philosophers is sponsored by the San Antonio Philosophical Society. 

​The purpose of the San Antonio Academy of Distinguished Philosophers is to recognize and honor the rich heritage of scholarly and philosophical contributions made by those who have been members of the Philosophy Faculties of the colleges and universities of San Antonio, Texas.

We wish to acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to their respective academic communities and in general to the discipline of Philosophy.

Fellows are recognized and inducted into the Academy based upon extraordinary contributions or significant accomplishments that may include, but are not limited to:
  1. Being named “Professor Emeritus of Philosophy" by one of the eleven philosophy faculties in San Antonio;
  2. Outstanding college or career accomplishments; and
  3. Awarded or decorated with distinction for contributions to the field.

Induction into the Academy is by invitation only; there is no public application process.
For details, please contact the San Antonio Philosophical Society.

The San Antonio Philosophical Society

The San Antonio Philosophical Society is an unincorporated nonprofit association founded in April of 2023 by Profs. Marie Feldmeier and Andrew Hill.
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​"Whenever two or more people decide to work together to accomplish a common purpose, they've formed an unincorporated association. If that purpose is to generate a profit, then the unincorporated association they've formed is a partnership or a joint venture. This, then, is the definition of an unincorporated association: two or more people coming together to work toward a common goal.

​And, as more commonly happens, if that common purpose is to accomplish some social or public good, they have formed an unincorporated nonprofit association. In both cases, no legal paperwork needs to be drawn up or filed for the organization to be considered an unincorporated association."

​by Belle Wong, J.D.
updated January 31, 2023

A review of US-based local philosophical organizations

A review of US-based local philosophical organizations was conducted by the Houston Philosophical Society.

The well-known American Philosophy Society founded in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin is the classic example of a distinguished philosophical society in the United States.
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St. Mary's University, Founded in 1852
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St. Mary's University, Founded in 1852