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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A full house for big questions- Philosophy Today 2025
The final talk of this year’s Philosophy Today series took place last Thursday, rounding off six weeks of sold-out lectures and lively discussion in the Synge Theatre.
22 Apr 2025
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New Assistant Professor to join the Department
The Department of Philosophy is delighted to welcome Dr Ashley Shaw as our new Assistant Professor.
15 Apr 2025
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Annette Byrne Elected to the RIA
Congratulations to Annette Byrne, a Senior Sophister in English and Philosophy, on her election to the Royal Irish Academy.
08 Apr 2025
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NEW RESEARCH
Hannah Arendt’s Unwritten Chapter on Judging
Dr Samantha Fazekas, published by De Gruyter, July 2025.
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.
INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Read the TSPR!
Vol III of the Trinity Student Philosophical Review is here! Featuring a selection of exceptional undergraduate essays. Read it here...
Research Snapshots
This month we meet Eduardo Torres, a forth-year PhD student who tells us about his research on descriptive metaphysics.
Work In-Progress Seminars
Hilary Term dates announced! Providing early-career philosophy researchers with a supportive space to showcase their work & receive feedback.
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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