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UCD School of Philosophy

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The largest teaching and research centre for philosophy in Ireland. Ranked in the Top 100 QS World University Rankings and No. 1 in Ireland. https://www.ucd.ie/philosophy @ucddublin.bsky.social‬ @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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University College Dublin@ucddublin.bsky.social · 4w ago

🥸🇮🇹 Dante… Bruno. Vico.. Joyce: When James Joyce was studying Italian at UCD between 1898 and 1902, one of his greatest discoveries was the 16th-century Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno. 📰 Read Frank McNally's latest @irishtimes.com An Irish Diary entry: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

Talking Italian: Frank McNally on Joyce, Beckett and 250 years of language studies in Ireland

Joyce’s studies had been shaped by Giordano Bruno – a man considered a ‘terrible heretic’ in his own lifetime

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University College Dublin@ucddublin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💙💛 University College Dublin is playing a leading role in six of seven major new Research Ireland centres, representing an investment of €460 million by the Government, aimed at strengthening Ireland’s position as a global research and innovation leader.

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UCD Library@ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Two new online resources! 📘'Teaching Philosophy' - peer-reviewed journal dedicated to practical & theoretical teaching & learning of philosophy 📗'Teaching Ethics' - peer-reviewed journal dedicated to discussing ethical issues in both academia & professional practice Access via UCD Library website

Logos of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Ethics - two new electronic journals added to UCD Library collection.
UCD School of Philosophy@ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congratulations to former School of Philosophy PhD candidate, Liam Ó Beagáin, on the publication of his article "Character of Language and its Engine: The Fundamental Role of Form of Language in Wilhelm von Humboldt’s Kantian Account of Linguistic Creativity": academic.oup.com/fmls/advance...

Character of Language and its Engine: The Fundamental Role of Form of Language in Wilhelm von Humboldt’s Kantian Account of Linguistic Creativity

Abstract. For Wilhelm von Humboldt, the pinnacle of linguistic creativity sits in the ‘character of a language’ that creates ‘worldviews’. Yet, debate surr

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University College Dublin@ucddublin.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🪪♻️ Borrow instead of buy with the UCD Library of Things, a first of its kind in Irish universities. Free for all UCD students and staff, the Library of Things supports a community of sharing, sustainability and reduced waste. www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...

Check it out! UCD's 'Library of Things' one year on

The 'Library of Things' ethos has definitely become a thing in Ireland in recent years, with projects ranging from small, volunteer-led efforts to large-scale institutional initiatives.

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Admirable Women@admirablewomen.bsky.social · 3mo ago

English writer Mary Wollstonecraft was born #OTD in 1759. Best known for her book, 𝘈 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 (1792). It is a foundational text for feminism that argued for equal education and rights for women--challenging the notion of female inferiority. #literature #litsky #booksky

A split-image composition featuring two historical elements side by side. On the left is an oil portrait painting of Mary Wollstonecraft, the 18th-century British philosopher and advocate for women's rights. She is depicted as a young woman in her late 20s or early 30s with fair skin, rosy cheeks, and auburn hair tucked under a black cap. She wears a simple white muslin gown draped loosely across her shoulders and chest in a classical, flowing style. Her expression is calm and thoughtful, gazing to the left with soft brown eyes against a dark, shadowy background that gives the portrait a dramatic, introspective mood. On the right is a close-up photograph of the title page from the first edition of her seminal work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). The text is printed in elegant 18th-century typography with black ink on aged, slightly yellowed paper. The full title reads: "A VINDICATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN: WITH STRICTURES ON POLITICAL AND MORAL SUBJECTS. By MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT." Below are publication details: "LONDON: PRINTED FOR J. JOHNSON, N° 72, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH YARD. 1792." The page has a classic book layout with centered lines, decorative rules, and subtle printer's ornaments. The overall image juxtaposes Wollstonecraft's portrait with the foundational feminist text she authored, symbolizing her enduring legacy in women's rights and Enlightenment thought.