Welcome to the Department of Philosophy
Why Study Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin
Ranked among the top 100 philosophy departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022) 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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Launch of Philosophy Today draws sell out crowd
The inaugural lecture of the 'Philosophy Today' public lecture series drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 160 attendees last Thursday.
12 Feb 2024
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Teaching Fellow in Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin is hiring.
06 Feb 2024
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PhD scholarships for incoming students announced
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to announce two PhD scholarships available to incoming students in September 2024.
17 Jan 2024
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Philosophy Today Public Lecture Series 2024
Ever wondered about the ethical dilemmas of creating Artificial General Intelligence? Dr Will Ratoff will explore this fascinating and timely topic in our upcoming public lecture on April 4th.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
March Favourite Read!
Caleb Althorpe shares his favourite read, John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice, and tells us how ideas in this book can influence fairness at work.
Interested in applying for a PhD?
With PhD applications now open, and two scholarships just announced, learn more about our current PhD students and their areas of research.
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.
Department Bookshelf
Our Philosophy Bookshelf showcases a diverse selection of published books, authored or edited by experts from our department.
March Spotlight!
This month we talk to our colleague Vasilis Politis, who tells us about his decades long research on the teachings of Plato.
Work In-Progress Seminars
Hilary Term dates announced! Providing early-career philosophy researchers with a supportive space to showcase their work & receive feedback.
CPD in Big Data & AI now enrolling
Interested in exploring the ethical dilemmas posed by AI and big data? Enrol on our six- week CPD course that starts this April.
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.
Current Students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more… Find all the resources you need here!