MPhil Philosophy in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The Department of Philosophy is committed to upholding exceptional research standards while fostering meaningful community involvement, productive partnerships, and avenues for intellectual sharing and scholarly influence. Our research spans diverse philosophical subjects and schools of thought, organized into three key domains:

The Metaphysics, Language and Mind research cluster explores fundamental questions in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, linguistic philosophy, and logical theory. Current faculty investigations address consciousness studies, temporal and spatial concepts, modal realism, nominalist arguments, theories of selfhood, action philosophy, linguistic idealism, and propositional analysis.

Continuing Liverpool's distinguished legacy, the Religion, Ethics and Practical Philosophy group produces groundbreaking applied philosophy research that integrates multiple traditions. This team's philosophical pursuits range across moral philosophy, religious thought, environmental ethics, political theory, feminist philosophy, Indian philosophical traditions, and historical philosophy - all united by their practical relevance.

The Aesthetics, Art and Literature group uniquely bridges disciplines, leveraging Liverpool's exceptional concentration of cultural institutions. Beyond conventional aesthetic and literary philosophy, this group facilitates cross-disciplinary dialogue, innovative collaborations, and community engagement with intellectual and cultural matters. Research focuses include: aesthetic theory, literary philosophy, art history, creative processes, museum studies, archival theory, and speculative fiction analysis.

Department faculty hold prominent editorial positions in prestigious field-specific journals. Notably, Professor Thomas Schramme serves as co-editor-in-chief of Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, while Professor Simon Hailwood is Managing Editor of Environmental Values.

We actively partner with academic institutions and organizations worldwide. Recent initiatives include a multinational study on alienation concepts with German universities, and ongoing collaborations with religious communities, legal experts, and theology scholars to connect philosophical inquiry with spiritual practice. Current projects feature the Philosophy and Religious Practices network and research on Religious Symbols and Discrimination.

Additional significant partnerships involve the Global Institute for Advanced Studies (NYU), EU Creative Research initiatives, Tyndale Fellowship for Biblical Studies, Tate Liverpool, Bluecoat Gallery, Central European University, and universities including Durham, Exeter, and multiple European and American institutions.

Our vibrant postgraduate community both enriches and benefits from this dynamic research culture. Recent achievements include organizing the British Postgraduate Philosophy Association's Masterclass on Alain Badiou's philosophical works.