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Department of Philosophy
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy, part of the Faculty of Arts at the
University of Leeds. We have one of the largest and most dynamic departments of
philosophy in the UK with high calibre staff who contribute their expertise
across a broad range of areas of the subject - helping to create an
international reputation for both teaching and research.
The world-renowned
Leiter Report in Philosophy
has ranked us as joint 12th overall in the UK for our research, joint 4th in the
world in the philosophy of art, joint 8th in the world in metaphysics, and joint
11th in the world for philosophy of action. We
are also known for our excellence in teaching, with staff holding both National
and University Teaching Fellowships.
Notably, we also offer undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes in the History and Philosophy of Science (HPS).
Why study Philosophy or History and Philosophy of Science at Leeds?
Latest News and Events [event calendar]
* Value Concepts Workshop, 5-6 March 2010
An international workshop in metaethics featuring Matti Eklund (Cornell), Janice Dowell (Nebraska), and many others.
* White Rose Aesthetics Forum, April 19 2010
The Forum is a collaboration between those working in philosophical aesthetics at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York.
* Phd Studentships available
The department has made up to six Phd studentships available.
* Matthew Kieran appointed Professor of Philosophy and the Arts
Congratulations to Matthew Kieran on his promotion to Professor.
* Leeds metaphysicians sweep Oxford Younger Scholars competition
Leeds faculty received not only first place but also the two runner-up slots in
the recent 'Oxford Younger Scholars in Metaphysics' competition.
* AHRC Major Grant Award in Aesthetics (jointly with Nottingham)
Leeds and Nottingham have been jointly awarded a major (£600k) research grant
for a project entitled 'Method in Philosophical Aesthetics: the Challenge from the Sciences'.
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