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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New Faces In Philosophy: Meet Our New Staff Members
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the three new members of the Department, who have joined us this September.
15 Sep 2023
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New Assistant Professor of Moral Philosophy Appointed
The Department is delighted to welcome Dr. Farbod Akhlaghi as our new Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy.
10 Jul 2023
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Trinity Research Excellence Awards 2023
We would like to congratulate our colleague Professor Vasilis Politis on receiving a Research Excellence Award for 2023.
06 Jun 2023
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INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT

October Favourite Read!
Fellow Emeritus Professor Peter Simons has chosen Bernard Bolzano’s ‘Theory of Science’ as our Favourite Read this month.

Professor Farbod Akhlaghi
This month, we turn the spotlight on our new Research Fellow, Dr. Farbod Akhlaghi, who tells us about his research and diverse interests.

Department Bookshelf
Our Philosophy Bookshelf offers a diverse selection of published books, authored or edited by experts from our department.

Learn More About Our PhD Students
Curious about our PhD students research interests? Our current students tell us about their research and areas of expertise.

Read The TSPR
Read the inaugural edition of the Trinity Student Philosophical Review, showcasing exceptional undergraduate essays in philosophy

Meet Our Undergraduate Students
Ever wonder what it’s like to study Philosophy as an undergraduate in Trinity? We asked some students to tell us about their experience.