Philosophy
Philosophy at Liverpool combines research excellence in core areas of philosophy with innovative work at the frontiers of the discipline, from political philosophy, spirituality and ancient Chinese philosophy to speculative futures, neo-Platonism and feminism.
Study with us
Our wide-ranging interests are reflected in our teaching. During your degree, you will learn core topics, such as metaphysics, philosophy of mind, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. We also pride ourselves on innovative approaches to philosophy, including philosophy of the future, philosophy of games, and social epistemology.
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Research
Language and Experience in 20th Century Philosophy
Connecting modern philosophy of language with themes in pre-modern and post-Kantian thought
Ethics, Law and Justice in Private and Public Life
Studying the rights, liberties and normative principles that structure a just society.
Speculative Futures: Mind, Meaning, and the Human Condition
Foundational philosophical dilemmas revisited in the light of technological change.
Social Imagination Collective
Approaching social imagination through aesthetics, epistemology, and philosophy of science and emotions.