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UCD School of Philosophy

The largest teaching and research centre for Philosophy in Ireland

UCD School of Philosophy is ranked in the Top 100 QS World University Rankings for Philosophy, and No. 1 in Ireland.

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The School of Philosophy is home to a wide variety of philosophical research, including two research centres and international journals.

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UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL)/School of Philosophy Annual Public Lecture 05Nov
UCD Centre for Ethics in Public Life (CEPL)/School of Philosophy Annual Public Lecture

Professor Mark Coeckelbergh ‘Why AI Undermines Democracy’, 5:00 pm, George Moore Auditorium (SCIE0.08) O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD Belfield.
Annual Royal Institute of Philosophy/UCD School of Philosophy Public Lecture 03Oct
Annual Royal Institute of Philosophy/UCD School of Philosophy Public Lecture

Professor Rahel Jaeggi, ‘Social Transformation in Times of Uncertainty’, 5:00 pm, Theatre P, Ground Floor, Newman Building, UCD.
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Science and Democracy Conference

A three-day conference Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th September, Newman House, 86 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Registration is free but essential as places are limited.

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    UCD School of Philosophy

    Fifth Floor – Room D501, Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
    T: +353 1 716 8186 | E: philosophy@ucd.ie | Location Map(opens in a new window)

    UCD Philosophy is ranked among the Top 100 Departments of Philosophy worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2024)