Philosophy Research
Philosophy at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú has a unique and distinguished history. Our internationally renowned research is focused on the following four areas of expertise:Ìý
- history of philosophy and its reception
- ethics, normativity and reasoningÌý
- mind, emotion and cognitionÌý
- epistemology, metaphysics and the philosophy of scienceÌý
Each area of activity is supported by a number of recurring research events, including through close collaboration with the Ìýin the University of London’s School of Advanced Studies.Ìý
We cultivate a pluralistic approach to research that allows people to pursue and collaborate across a range of different interests, including by venturing beyond traditional topics of philosophical analysis. For example, we work on traditionally well-known figures in the history of philosophy, such as Aristotle, and Descartes, and on the role of women in the development of analytic philosophy; on established topics in the philosophy of mind and language but also as supported by experimental psychology; and on topics in moral philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology and logic.Ìý
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 78.8% of our research outputs were classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.
RESEARCH CENTRES AND NETWORKS
Our academics, researchers and MPhil/PhD students work together via research centres, networks, groups and societies. These cut across departments, subjects and areas of expertise, to encourage and enable innovative, interdisciplinary research.Ìý
Resources
Collaborations
ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Philosophy has a close and long-standing relationship with the  through the organisation of conferences and seminars, including . ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú philosophers also collaborate with the Institute on individual research projects, such as .Ìý
Other external partners include the , , and Ìý
Along with other colleagues in the School, ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú philosophers also collaborate with the ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Institute of Humanities through the organisation of lectures and workshops.Ìý
