Topic: Philosophy

Guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic devices at the philosophy department
Electronic devices may be used during classes only for course-related purposes explicitly authorised by the instructor, such as consulting a seminar text or completing a specific assignment
27 August 2026 teachingstudiesstudent
New issue of Studia Philosophica Estonica explores the interplay between imagination and values
Edited by Uku Tooming, the new issue of Studia Philosophica Estonica brings together philosophers working on imagination and value cognition, exploring how imagination shapes our evaluative judgments and how, in turn, our values shape what and how we imagine.
19 August 2026 research
August Korb photo exhibition “Thislessness” in the corridor of the Department of Philosophy
26. märtsist kuni 12. juunini 2026 saab filosoofia osakonna koridoris vaadata kunstniku ja filosoofiatudengi August Korbi fotonäitust „Thislessness“ („Sel(l)etus“), mis on inspireeritud Kaplinski teosest „Seesama jõgi“ ja filosoof Simone Weili esseest „Attention and Will“ („Tähelepanu ja tahe“).
16 March 2026 for society
Apply now for the MA programmes in Semiotics and Philosophy in Practice – No Tuition Fee for EU/EEA Students
Applications are now open for the international master’s programmes in Semiotics and in Philosophy in Practice at the University of Tartu. Prospective students can apply until 15 March. Interested applicants are also warmly invited to our virtual open day on 15 January, where you can learn more about the programmes, admissions, and studying in Tartu.
08 January 2026 internationaladmissions
Siobhan Kattago and Ene-Reet Soovik have been awarded the University of Tartu Badge of Distinction
Selgunud on tänavused Tartu Ülikooli teenetemärkide kavalerid. Filosoofia ja semiootika instituudist pälvisid Tartu Ülikooli aumärgi Siobhan Ann Kattago, poliitikafilosoofia kaasprofessor ja Ene-Reet Soovik, semiootika osakonna toimetaja.
18 November 2025 recognition 
Philosophy in Action: Special Issue on the Russia-Ukraine War Gains Global Recognition
In September 2024, the Philosophy Department launched a special issue of Studia Philosophica Estonica on the Russia-Ukraine War, edited by Aaron James Wendland. The issue aimed to deepen global moral, cultural, and political understanding of the conflict while also keeping it in public discourse. We are thrilled that this public philosophy project has been featured in over 25 news outlets worldwide.
09 December 2024 internationalfor society