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Department of Philosophy

World-leading staff, an active and international student community, and an exceptionally diverse range of modules makes Sheffield one of the world’s most exciting places to study philosophy.

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Philosophy
22 July 2021

Thinking of Joining Us?

Find out more about studying Philosophy at the University of Sheffield and see what we have to offer!
Staff - Robert Stern
22 September 2021

Robert Stern elected as President of the Aristotelian Society

Robert Stern has been elected President of the Aristotelian Society.
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22 July 2021

Summer Reading 2021

Professor Angie Hobbs comments on what she will be spending her time reading over summer, and how it links to the current political landscape.

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22 July 2021

Covid and Brexit: Stablecoin-has the horse bolted?

Professor Angie Hobbs from the Department of Philosophy discusses the ethical challenges of public and private cryptocurrencies.
Wellbeing awards 2020/21
1 July 2021

The Wellbeing Awards 2020/21

The nominations and awards keep on coming here at The Department of Philosophy..

An inclusive department

We want the Department of Philosophy to be an equal, diverse and inclusive community. We have a number of initiatives through which we strive for this.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Department of Philosophy
University of Sheffield
45 Victoria Street
Sheffield
S3 7QB
United Kingdom

Philosophy@sheffield.ac.uk

+44 114 2220508

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