Welcome to Phronesis: an inter-disciplinary Minor in Politics and Ethics in the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Phronesis is an Honors Minor in Politics & Ethics, an interdisciplinary program in the Honors College. Phronesis-designated courses are taught by Honors Faculty. Students from all Majors are welcome to join the Phronesis Minor at UH. Phronesis is the continuation of the Human Situation for students in Honors.
01/31/2019
Interested in Studying in Greece? Join us for an information session February 6th at 5 p.m. in the Honors Commons to learn more about studying abroad.
Learn more at: http://www.uh.edu/honors/students/current-students/study-abroad/
04/04/2018
Are you on track for ? Make sure you're familiar with the requirements! If you're still unsure, the Honors College will have a "Scheduling Scramble" this afternoon from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the Rockwell Pavilion. Our academic advisor is Dr. Larry Lyke ([email protected]).
Don't leave any questions unanswered!
04/03/2018
Do you know what courses are being offered next semester? Check out this photo for a helpful list!
To learn more about each course, find them in the Honors Coursebook provided in the comments.
03/21/2018
We kindly invite you to join us in commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day early with our two days of events:
Today, March 21 from 4 to 6 PM, we will hold a faculty panel to discuss short texts from Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel and from Holocaust scholar Raul Hilberg. This will take place in the Honors College Commons.
Tomorrow, March 22 from 3 to 5 PM, we will be hosting presentations from Holocaust survivors Garbielle Karin and Robert Geminder. After their presentations, you will be able to ask them questions. This will also be in the Honors College Commons.
Please come out to learn more about one of the most defining periods of the modern era and why remaining indifferent is dangerous.
02/22/2018
You are invited to a talk by the Russian Consul General, Alexander Pisarev, at the UH Honors College. The talk will be followed by a Q&A today, Feb. 22 at 2-3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Welcome to the Spring semester, Phronêsis students! We would love to see you come to our Spring Convocation happening today at 5:30 PM in room 212J of the Honors College. See what events are coming up this year! Please RSVP here:
11/01/2017
Missed the Honors College Scheduling Spooktacular yesterday? Schedule an appointment with our Phronesis advisor Larry Lyke and make sure you're on track with :
10/30/2017
Are you on track for ? Check out the requirements! If you're still unsure, the Honors College will have a "Scheduling Spooktacular" for you to meet with an Honors advisor tomorrow, October 31, from 3:00 - 5:30 pm in the Commons. Our academic advisor is Dr. Larry Lyke ([email protected]).
Don't leave any room for doubt!
10/26/2017
Need to fulfill a requirement? Looking for a course to fill that 3-hour gap? Then consider taking one of our Spring 2018 courses!
To learn more about each course, find them in the Honors Coursebook provided in the comments.
Welcome to Phronesis! Look forward to interesting posts and news about our events.
11/14/2016
You are invited to the second Great Books Seminar of the semester on Monday, November 14th, from 5:30-7pm in room 212J of the Honors College.
The main reading for this discussion will be a short, but famous section in Dostoyevsky’s monumental novel The Brothers Karamavoz, known as “The Grand Inquisitor” (18 pgs). This tale — told by Ivan K., who doubts the existence of a benevolent personal diety, to his young brother Alyosha K., who has recently taken religious orders as a novice — confronts us with one of the most powerful and troubling accounts of human nature, freedom, and divine providence in modern literature.
As essential background for the Inquisitors interrogation of Christ, we’ll also look at a few verses from the Gospel of Matthew (4-7); as well as an optional reading, a short story, “The Star” by Arthur Clarke.
Please join us for the discussion – We look forward to seeing you there!
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
