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The latest news from the Philosophy department
Philosophy professor among finalists in global breakthrough research competition
Professor Michela Massimi is among the finalists in the category Social Sciences and Humanities for this year's Falling Walls global competition
Philosophy and Psychology staff shortlisted for Teaching Awards
Sarah Stanton, Brian Rabern and John Dorsch have been shortlisted for the 2021 EUSA Teaching Awards
Alfred Edward Taylor Lecture
24th A. E. Taylor Lecture
Members of the Philosophy department reflect on David Hume Tower name change
Reflections on the David Hume Tower name change
Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor leads new centre that bridges gap between tech and morality
How societies can innovate with technologies while having a firm ethical grounding is to be the focus of a major new hub.
Professor Michela Massimi elected President of the Philosophy of Science Association
PPLS professor elected president of the influential Philosophy of Science Association
Student Awards celebrate achievements of PPLS students
Students from Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences secured 10 nominations across 6 different categories at the Student Awards 2020
International Womxn's Day
Highlights of some of the incredible women and gender non-conforming people in philosophy, psychology and linguistics at Edinburgh as part of International Womxn’s Day on 8 March 2020
Six new appointments in Philosophy
New permanent faculty members have been appointed this academic year (2020/2021)
University awards honorary degree to former Philosophy PhD student & lecturer
Sarah Jean Brodie has been awarded a Doctor of Letters by the University of Edinburgh