Welcome to the Department of Philosophy
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Why Study Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin?
A small, research-active community with a long tradition of serious philosophical inquiry. We offer world-class teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in an environment where students work closely with academics at the forefront of their fields.
PHILOSOPHY NEWS & EVENTS
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Dr Lilian Alweiss takes Kant and Parmenides to China
A five-stop lecture tour across China begins today, taking Dr Lilian Alweiss from Renmin University to a phenomenology keynote over the course of September.
03 Sep 2026
News
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Public Autumn Series 2026
Join the Department of Philosophy on Thursday 1 October for a free public lecture on two of Europe's founding values and what really connects them.
01 Oct 2026
Event
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Philosophy welcomes new Assistant Professor in Value Theory
Rowan Mellor takes up a new position in value theory this August, bringing research on the ethics of group action from postdoctoral fellowships at Toronto and Northwestern.
20 Jul 2026
News
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Are human rights and equality as connected as we think?
Human rights and equality sit at the heart of what Europe stands for, and most of us assume the two go hand in hand. Join Professor Adina Preda as she looks more closely at that assumption.
Date: Thursday 01 October, 7-8.30pm
Venue: JM Synge Theatre, Trinity College Dublin test
NEW RESEARCH
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A Critical Notice of: Anil Gomes, The Practical Self
Dr Julian Bacharach, International Journal of Philosophical Studies, January 2026
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Amor Mundi: Why It Is So Difficult to Love the World
Professor Lilian Alweiss, Philosophies, December 2025
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Matthew Kramer - Rights and Right-holding
Professor Adina Preda. Published in the Philosophical Review. January 2026.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
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Module Outlines 2026/27
Module outlines for the Academic Year 2026/27 are now available. See what’s on offer and plan your studies for the year ahead.
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Colloquium Series line-up
Full details of the Philosophy Colloquium Series for Michaelmas Term 2026 are now available. See what’s coming up...
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Current students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more…. Find all the resources you need here!
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Read the TSPR!
Vol IV of the Trinity Student Philosophical Review is here! Featuring a selection of exceptional undergraduate essays. Read it here...
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Explore our latest research
A snapshot of the Department's latest work — books, articles and chapters across ethics, metaphysics, epistemology and more. Take a look here
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Department Bookshelf
Our Philosophy Bookshelf showcases a diverse selection of published books, authored or edited by experts from our department.
Is Curiosity the Key to European Cooperation?
With Ireland stepping into the EU presidency, our colleague Farbod Akhlaghi draws on a fascinating philosophical distinction to argue that the role is a chance to encourage something deeper between member states. This video is part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's 'Ireland as EU President' series.
OUR COURSES
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Undergraduate Philosophy
Explore life’s biggest questions while developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Discover what studying Philosophy at Trinity has to offer.
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MPhil in Philosophy
A one-year intensive Master’s programme covering key areas of philosophy. Learn more about modules, admissions, and funding options.
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PhD in Philosophy
Join our vibrant research community and pursue advanced study in your chosen field. Find out how to apply and meet our current PhD students.
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