Philosophy

Philosophy is a fascinating subject which explores and challenges the concepts and assumptions which frame the way we think, speak and act.

It examines topics like how we should live and treat others, and concepts such as human nature, knowledge, truth and freewill.

At the University of Hertfordshire, all of our Philosophy teaching staff are also researchers, with their teaching rated 'excellent' and scoring 24 out of 24 in the most recent Quality Assurance Agency Review.

We are proud to be a strong, vibrant department dedicated to not only teaching you about Philosophy, but also teaching you to really do Philosophy and enjoy where it takes you.

Student view

Listen to our Philosophy academics

• Professor Daniel D. Hutto interviewed about his role as a professor of philosophical psychology on BBC Three Counties Radio.
• Professor John Lippitt, in discussion with Melvyn Bragg illuminating the philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard on the BBC Radio 4.