Welcome to the Department of Philosophy

The Department of philosophy is one of four constituent departments of the School of Social Science and Philosophy. The Chair of Moral Philosophy was established in 1837, but philosophy has been an important part of the Trinity College curriculum since its foundation in 1592. The most notable philosophers to have been associated with Trinity are George Berkeley (1685-1753) and Edmund Burke (1729-1797).

The Department currently consists of seven full–time faculty members, twenty graduate students and over two hundred undergraduate students. The varied research interests of the faculty and graduate students make for a rich and vibrant community. In addition, the many scholars who visit the department throughout the year, in the form of both visiting speakers and lecturers, contribute the the depth of knowledge and philosophical acumen therein. Starting in 2009 the Trinity College Department of Philosophy has joined forces with the School of Philosophy of University College Dublin, providing yet another outlet for the sustained and organised exchange of ideas as well as general philosophical collaboration.

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Trinity Philosophy News

 

New PhDs

Congratualtions to Richard Hamilton and Robert Grant for successfully defending their PhD theses:

Richard Hamilton's thesis, Relativism about Truth: A Critique, was examined by Professors Manuel Garcia–Carpintero and James Levine. His supervisor was Professor Paul O'Grady.

Robert Grant's thesis, On Radical Minimalism and the Possibility of a Context Free Semantics, was examined by Professors Stefano Predelli and Antti Kauppinen. His supervisor was Professor James Levine.

 

Postgraduate Studentships in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Trinity College invites applications for a number of PhD studentships in philosophy, to begin in September 2013.

Studentships are tenable in any area of philosophy which we have the resources to supervise. Information on the research interests of the members of the department can be found on the people page.

We offer up to a maximum of four studentships for four years covering EU tuition fees and €8,000 maintenance per annum. Should sufficient funds be available we may also cover non–EU tuition fees. Initially the studentships will be for one year, and subject to the student's performance in the first year, will be renewable for three additional years.

In order to be put forward for a studentship, applicants must also apply for College grants (if eligible). Information about Trinity Research Awards can be found on the website of the Graduate Studies Office.

Informal queries may be directed to Dr. Lilian Alweiss.

Detials of how to apply for postgraduate study at Trinity College can be found in the Handbook for Prospective Students.

Applications should be received no later than Monday 11 March 2013.