University of Galway- Philosophy
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University of Galway- Philosophy
@philosophygalway.bsky.social
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Galway. Specialising in Public Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Post-Kantian Philosophy and Philosophy for and with Children and Young people.
Staff members @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and @micheladianetti.bsky.social presented their work on and in the Community of Philosophical Inquiry this weekend as part of the Winchester Advanced P4C Seminar. Rigorous research ensures our work with communities on and off campus has depth and integrity.
October 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Great to see our colleague @drrichardhull.bsky.social cited in this substack article by Kate Muir katemuir.substack.com/p/is-downpla...
Is downplaying the benefits of HRT unethical?
The Moral Philosophy of Menopause
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September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Posters, a paper and a Workshop. Our team shared 2 theoretical frameworks, 3 community philosophy projects and 1 new resource with researchers and educators at the NAACI conference, Montreal. @drlucyelvis.bsky.social @micheladianetti.bsky.social @chiaralimandri.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Just one week left to apply for our open vacancy. A permanent post in Philosophy of Technology. PLease share widely universityvacancies.com/university-g...
Lecturer in Philosophy (Philosophy of Technology), Permanent, 1FTE, Contract Type B, 011171 | University Vacancies Ireland
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July 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Alumni, researchers and staff from our department came together to deliver the symposium 'Creating community (de)creating identity' at the Philosophy and Theory of Higher Education Society conference this week at Trinity College Dublin.
June 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Lovely to talk to Sallyanne Brady at The Irish Menopause today about ethical issues concerning menopause.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Celebrating the exciting arrival of hardcopies of a new book by @felixom.bsky.social Looking forward to reading 'The Fidelity of Reason' published by @springer1842.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Our annual Postgraduate Conference is approaching. Our MA students have been working hard on this exciting hybrid event. Check out the book of abstracts and register to attend online here:
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MA Phil Conference
The Annual International Graduate Philosophy Event, University of Galway
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April 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A stunning close to the modules Philosophical Inquiry and Philosophy in Irish Schools. Students celebrated their practice achievements together in the philosophy garden- seen here reading anonymous appreciations from peers and instructors(plus they left this beautiful message on our whiteboard)
April 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
“Of course, exhibited items themselves – and the process of placing attention on specific pieces or collections – can elicit interest, curiosity, wonder, learning.”
One for our attention researchers @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and team www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Take two Van Goghs daily: the growing popularity of museum prescriptions
Research backs schemes that encourage doctors to prescribe time in cultural institutions to boost mental health and reduce loneliness
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March 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Some images from an event that welcomed our on-campus and off-campus community to consider the implications of Trump's second presidency for the European Community. With many thanks to colleagues from @historyatgalway.bsky.social, Soc&Pol, Law and English who participated
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We'll be celebrating the end of the semester with our first Thinking on Screen- a philosophical film screening for all the members of our philosophical community on campus. There's just one day for students, staff and researchers to get their votes in for their preferred title!
March 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
From theory to practice. Our own @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and Dr. Michela Dianetti discuss how Iris Murdoch informs their current public philosophy work on the latest Iris Murdoch Society podcast, listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0xkC...
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Iris Murdoch and Public Philosophy
The Iris Murdoch Society podcast · Episode
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March 27, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Great to see our colleague Heike Felzmann giving a course on AI Ethics as part of this interdisciplinary school 'Augmenting Minds and Bodies' for IK in Günne, Germany last week interdisciplinary-college.org
Interdisciplinary College
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March 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It's the final week of our on-campus Communities of Philosophical Inquiry. A chance to join a facilitated philosophical conversation guided by philosophy students studying the Lipman/Sharp pedagogy. Some of our student facilitators have been enjoying the sun while planning their sessions
March 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thanks to all panellists, attendees and, of course, our event organisers (brilliant young scholars Dr Dianetti and Nicola Bozzi) for organising an event for our on an off-campus community to examine the implications of the second Trump presidency for the European community.
March 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The School of History and Philosophy will host an event on "Hey EU! What does Trump’s second presidency mean for the European Community?" When: March 25th, 2025 in HBB-B001 Small Lecture Theatre – Human Biology Building. Contact us at nbozzi@universityofgawlay.ie and mdianetti@universityofgalway.ie
March 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Looking forward to meeting new prospective undergraduates at @uniofgalway.bsky.social Open Day tomorrow. Find out about our wide curriculum, the unique skills you can gain as a philosophy student and how our department can support you. www.universityofgalway.ie/opendays/
Open Days - University of Galway
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March 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our exploration of decolonising the third-level curriculum continues with a workshop for students. Organised by Dr Nora Ward with colleagues from @historyatgalway.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Delightd that my article, "Phenomenology as Love: Reason and the Promise of Fidelity" has just been published in a collection entitled "Phenomenologies of Love", edited by Veronica Cibotaru and Iulian Apostolescu (Brill 2025)
March 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Our colleague Dr Nora Ward had a great time contributing to an interdisciplinary day at Simpson College
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Interdisciplinary Day
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March 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Looking forward to our annual Postgraduate Conference. In association with University of Galway Philsoc.
Tuesday, April 15th, University of Galway, Hardiman Library, Ground Floor, THB-G010
Keynote Speaker: Dr Katy Dineen (UCC)
March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A big congratulations to our final year student Ruth Merkli who as auditor of photosoc was an organising force behind the society opening its annuals members exhibition yesterday evening in the quadrangle gallery. Beautiful images capturing culture
March 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What a week! Community of Philosophical inquiry placements commenced this week. Between on-campus and primary school groups, students taught by @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and Dr Michela Dianetti have engaged 170 people in philosophical thinking. We can't wait to see these projects unfold!
March 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM