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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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TSPR 2025 Submissions Now Open!
Junior & Senior Sophister philosophy students: submit your essays by 25 Jan 2025, for a chance to be featured in TSPR Vol. III.
07 Jan 2025
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The Department of Philosophy is hiring!
The Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin has a vacancy for an Assistant Professor in Philosophy.
12 Dec 2024
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Philosophy Student Prize Winners!
Congratulations to the students from the Department of Philosophy who received School awards this week!
03 Dec 2024
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Philosophy Today Public Lecture Series
The Philosophy Today public lecture series returns on February 6th! Join us at for six talks exploring themes like truth, war and self care in a changing world. Tickets available now!
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
Colloquium Series 24/25
Full details of the Philosophy Colloquium Series for Hilary Term are now available. See what’s coming up...
TSPR Submissions Open!
Junior & Senior Sophister philosophy students: submit your essays by 25 Jan, for a chance to be featured in TSPR Vol. III.
Research Snapshots
This month 3rd year PhD student Enda Russell shares his research on metaphysics, specifically the topic of modality.
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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