In unpredictable and turbulent times, philosophy can help us – all of us – to make sense of everyday life, and the world in which … Read more
Category: Philosophy
Overcoming isolation: a philosophical look back at the last academic year as we prepare to enter the next
Current Philosophy student, Daniel Terry, reflects on the past year. This blog post is the result of the six-week Pandemic Philosophy Project conducted by Head … Read more
Arts and Humanities Heroes 2021
In a year quite unlike any other, we wanted to acknowledge how fantastically resilient our students have all been throughout an extremely difficult time. To … Read more
Arts and Humanities PhD and MA by Research student successes
A huge congratulations to our PhD and MA by Research students who have recently completed their theses. Find out more about our recent student completions … Read more
Graduate profile: Samuel Wells, BA English Literature and Philosophy
Samuel Wells graduated from Kent with a degree in English & American Literature and Philosophy and now works as an Account Executive at Hanover Communications. … Read more
Staff recommendations for new students
Our programmes in the Department of Philosophy cover core areas such as metaphysics, logic, epistemology and ethics, as well as the philosophy of science, medicine, … Read more
Insider’s guide: alumni advice for new first year students
The Department of Philosophy welcomes the creative and the curious – people ready to take a critical look at philosophy. Our programmes cover core areas … Read more
Philosophy graduate takes over Canterbury pub
Philosophy graduate, Sam Holden has purchased the Monument pub in Canterbury. We caught up with him to find about his new project and what he … Read more
Philosophy graduate, Abi Hawkins, leads Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School (SLGGS) to 2021 John Stuart Mill Cup victory
Congratulations to Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School (SLGGS) for winning the 2021 John Stuart Mill Cup, managed by Head of Religious Studies and Kent graduate, … Read more
Can our words mean whatever we want them to mean?
BA (Hons) Philosophy and Social Anthropology final year student, Maria Balan, gives us an insight into her recent Philosophy of Language essay. By Maria Balan … Read more