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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How are ethical theories explanatory?
Dr Farbod Akhlaghi, published in Synthese, October 2024.
14 Oct 2024
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How names shape legacies and values
Our colleague Dr Clare Moriarty explores the significance of renaming Trinity’s largest library.
07 Oct 2024
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Should animals have political representation?
Our colleague Dr Pablo Magaña Fernández discusses this intriguing question in today's Irish Times.
07 Oct 2024
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INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Research Snapshots
Explore our new monthly series where our PhD students share their work. This month, meet Philip Browne, discussing God & abstract objects.
Work In-Progress Seminars
Michaelmas Term dates announced! Providing early-career philosophy researchers with a supportive space to showcase their work & receive feedback.
Colloquium Series 24/25
Dr Sarah Sawyer, from the University of Sussex will present on 'Concepts and Conceptual Engineering' on October 30. View full speaker line-up here.
Explore our latest research
For live updates on the Department of Philosophy's research, don't miss the new 'Recent Publications' section.
Module Previews 2024/25
What’s coming up this year? Undergraduate Module Previews for the academic year 2024/25 are now available. View them here >>
CPD in Big Data & AI
Interested in exploring the ethical dilemmas posed by AI and big data? Enrol on our six- week CPD course that starts on October 21.
Second level teachers
Interested in organising a philosophy talk or workshop for your school? Learn more about our school outreach and engagement programme.
Current students
Course handbooks, module previews, timetables, scholarship exam information and more… Find all the resources you need here!
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