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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Philosophy Today Opens to a Full House
The Philosophy Today lecture series opened last Thursday, February 5th with a sold-out event at Trinity College Dublin.
08 Apr 2024
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John Divers on Truth and Epistemological Anarchy
Prof John Divers speaks with Joe Humphries in The Irish Times about the nature of truth in a world of misinformation
04 Feb 2025
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In Memory of Vincent Denard (1923–2025)
The Department of Philosophy is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Vincent Denard, who died on 30 January 2025.
04 Feb 2025
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AI and Ethics Short Course
Could AI become sentient? Should tech companies be allowed to track our every move? As AI advances faster than the laws that govern it, these questions matter more than ever. Join Prof William Ratoff in this online, discussion-based course exploring the ethical, legal, and political dilemmas of AI.
Starts Monday, 3 March 2025
NEW RESEARCH
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.
Leaving Phronesis Behind: Arendt’s Turn to Kant
Dr Samantha Fazekas, published by WPR, October 2024.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
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Research Snapshots
This month, first year PhD student Francesco Piscitello tell us about his research on forward-looking responsibility.
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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