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 Public Lecture Series 2025
The line-up for the 2025 Philosophy Today public lecture series has been announced and bookings are now open.
04 Nov 2024
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How names shape legacies and values
The significance of renaming Trinity’s largest library is explored by our colleague Dr Clare Moriarty.
07 Oct 2024
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Should animals have political representation?
Our colleague Dr Pablo Magaña Fernández discusses this intriguing question in today's Irish Times.
07 Oct 2024
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Philosophy Today Public Lecture Series
Returning for 2025, the popular Philosophy Today public lecture series explores how philosophy engages with the challenges of the modern world. Tickets available now!
NEW RESEARCH
Leaving Phronesis Behind: Arendt’s Turn to Kant
Dr Samantha Fazekas, published by WPR, October 2024.
Learning to see the world in which we live
Dr Lilian Alweiss, published in Continental Philosophy Review, October 2024.
How are ethical theories explanatory?
Dr Farbod Akhlaghi, published in Synthese, October 2024.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Research Snapshots
Explore our new monthly series where our PhD students share their work. This month, meet Philip Browne, discussing God & abstract objects.
Work In-Progress Seminars
Michaelmas Term dates announced! Providing early-career philosophy researchers with a supportive space to showcase their work & receive feedback.
Looking for a new read?
Explore ‘Favourite Reads’ a selection of thought-provoking books on philosophy, hand-picked by members of the Department of Philosophy.
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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