Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is a lively community of philosophers engaged in a wide range of philosophical research projects. We offer rigorous and competitive graduate and undergraduate programmes which train students in traditional core areas of philosophy and provide them with opportunities to actively participate in our various international and often interdisciplinary research projects. The Department of Philosophy also coordinates the translation of philosophical classics into Estonian and engages with issues of concern to the broader public with the twin aims of encouraging their widespread and reasoned debate and motivating ethical and pro-social action.

Visit us virtually at Jakobi 2 study building, III floor.

The virtual tour of the University of Tartu offers a comprehensive glimpse into the campus’s educational and research facilities, allowing prospective visitors to explore the university’s infrastructure. It includes a detailed look at bicycle parking options and building accessibility. Additionally, the tour showcases various amenities such as student dormitories, sports facilities, museums, the library, the Student Union office, and the university hospital.

The department has five chairs:

• history of philosophy
• practical philosophy
• philosophy of science
• theoretical philosophy
• intellectual history

In addition, the Centre for Ethics operates along the Department as a consortium.

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