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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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Undergraduate courses 
A group of postgraduate Philosophy students in Weston Bank library.
Postgraduate courses 

Our research

Students share their work at the Philosophy Reading Weekend in Derbyshire.
PhD study 
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Our research 
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Activities and events 

News

Frontier magazine stack
16 June 2022

Students in the Department launch Frontier, a digital magazine

Frontier is a new, independent magazine devoted to literature, creativity, politics, and culture.
PhD student, Carien Smith
Carien Smith, PhD Philosophy
9 June 2022

Interview with Carien Smith, PhD Philosophy student and author of 'Bot.'

"The book is almost a type of love letter to humanity. But not the kind with extravagant proclamations of undying, eternal love. Instead, a love letter that warns the loved one of impending danger. Of an incoming atomic bomb..."
Honorary Professor Keith Frankish
31 May 2022

Congratulations to Keith Frankish

We are delighted to announce that the University has agreed to confer the title of Honorary Professor on Keith Frankish. 
Food: Ethics, Politics, History
Food: Ethics, Politics, History - A panel discussion on the ethical and political issues raised by food consumption and production
12 May 2022

Learn about history of food at unique university event

The University of Sheffield are inviting the public to learn about the fascinating history of food at a free event on Friday (13 May 2022).

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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