Welcome to the Department of Philosophy
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Why Study Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin
Ranked among the top 100 philosophy departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) we are a small, student-friendly department which offers world-class programmes in the study and research of philosophy.
PHILOSOPHY NEWS & EVENTS
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Alison Fernandes Promoted to Associate Professor
Dr Alison Fernandes has been promoted to Associate Professor in recognition of her research and contributions to the Department.
06 Mar 2024
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Launch of the TSPR 2025!
The Trinity Student Philosophical Review (TSPR) officially launched its third volume on Friday, 14 March, at the GMB.
19 Mar 2025
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Release party for TSPR Vol III
The Trinity Student Philosophical Review is set to launch its third volume with a special event on Friday, 14 March at 7pm in the GMB.
06 Mar 2024
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NEW RESEARCH
Hannah Arendt’s Unwritten Chapter on Judging
Dr Samantha Fazekas, published by De Gruyter, July 2025.
The Platonic Mind
Edited by Dr Peter D. Larsen and Professor Vasilis Politis. Published by Routledge, January 2025.
Acquaintance, knowledge, and luck
Dr Michael Markunas, published in Synthese, December 2024.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Research Snapshots
This month we meet Eduardo Torres, a forth-year PhD student who tells us about his research on descriptive metaphysics.
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Colloquium Series 24/25
Full details of the Philosophy Colloquium Series for Hilary Term are now available. See what’s coming up...
Work In-Progress Seminars
Hilary Term dates announced! Providing early-career philosophy researchers with a supportive space to showcase their work & receive feedback.
Explore our latest research
For live updates on the Department of Philosophy's research, don't miss the new 'Recent Publications' section.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Thinking about a postdoc fellowship in philosophy? Meet our IRC fellows and learn about current research in the Department.
Current students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more… Find all the resources you need here!
OUR COURSES
Meet our undergraduates
Ever wonder what it’s like to study Philosophy at undergraduate level in Trinity? We asked some students to tell us about their experience.
MPhil applications now open
Applications for the MPhil in Philosophy are open. See what our graduates have to say about their academic experiences, programme highlights & careers.
Meet Our PhD Students
Learn more about our current PhD students and their areas of research.
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