"true philosophy exists in relearning to look at the world" Merleau-Ponty

Founded in 1974, Essex's Philosophy Department is internationally recognized for its unique combination of Anglo-American and European continental philosophy.  We are committed to fostering a variety of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplines.  We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates, taught postgraduates and doctoral research students.  As well as being in the top ten research departments in the UK, we also have a QAA teaching rating of 24/24. The Department is home to Inquiry, edited by Professor Wayne Martin.

Why are so many now choosing philosophy? See articles in Times Higher Education and The Guardian.

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Graduation 2009
Graduation 2009