Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Philosophy Department's vision is to lead philosophical debates, contribute to the knowledge economy, and address global challenges from a philosophical perspective.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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A decolonial surrogacy? A tripartite-hybrid model
Marway, H. K., 18 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Hypatia A Journal of Feminist Philosophy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative Vagueness
Silk, A., 9 Mar 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Mind.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Delusion
Bortolotti, L. & Sullivan-Bissett, E., 9 Apr 2026, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology . Teo, T. (ed.). Palgrave Macmillan Cham, 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
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Conditional Predicates in Context
Silk, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research Councils
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Global Philosophy of Religion: Fundamental Spiritual Reality, Human Purpose, and Living Well
Cheetham, D. (Co-Investigator), Pickup, M. (Principal Investigator) & Gorisse, M.-H. (Co-Investigator)
1/12/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Diversity Recognition as a Public Good
Peeters, W. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
Activities
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Niścaya-Vyavahāra Nayas and Anekāntavāda
Sheth, J. (Invited speaker)
18 Feb 2026Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk
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Anekāntavāda and the Theory of Karma: Some Reflections
Sheth, J. (Invited speaker)
30 Jan 2026Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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On the Method of Anekāntavāda
Sheth, J. (Presenter)
Dec 2025Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
Datasets
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Magna Carta digital edition website
Parker, D. (Creator), Brown, M. (Creator), Courtnay, K. (Creator) & Houghton, H. (Creator), Society of Antiquaries of London, 24 Jul 2020
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00000509, https://www.sal.org.uk/external/magna-carta-digital/index.html
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Prizes
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American Philosophical Association Frank Chapman Sharp Prize 2017
Parry, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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British Philosophical Association Prize for Public Communication of Philosophy
Bortolotti, L. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Press/Media
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New Scientist: We need to establish free internet access as a standalone human right
20/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Public engagement pieces on psychology/the mind/consciousness
Taylor, H. & Sayim, B.
16/07/19 → 11/02/25
9 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think?
14/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media