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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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18 May 2021

Northern Phenomenology Network (UK) Event

Register now for our annual Northern Phenomenology Network meeting on 6th July 2021.

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14 May 2021

Philosophy PhD Alumnus Wins The Prestigious Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics

Congratulations to Sheffield alumnus (BA, MA, PhD) Graham Bex-Priestley, who is the 2021 winner of the prestigious Marc Sanders Prize in Metaethics. Take a look at Graham's prize winning essay, “Expressivists Should be Reductive Naturalists".
Angie Hobbs & Josh Forstenzer Philosophy Education News Piece
12 May 2021

Philosophy & Fake News

In a world of misinformation and fake news it can be challenging to discern fact from fiction. But by introducing philosophical education into the curriculum from a young age, children could be armed with the tools to do just that.

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30 April 2021

Teaching Students to Think for Themselves is Not Enough

'The critical thinking ideal is too individualistic and self-focused − students must learn to help others think well, too' says T Ryan Byerly. Check out the opinion piece in Times Higher Education.

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Department of Philosophy
University of Sheffield
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Sheffield
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