Research impact
The Department of Philosophy at St Andrews is committed to making its research count, generating a wide range of impact and engagement activities. Some representative highlights are shown here.
Highlights
Prominent philosophers talk about their work in a series of video chats
An annual tournament for secondary school students to debate ethical issues through collaborative discussion.
A project to increase and support the role of philosophy in nursery, primary and secondary education.
Influencing beliefs and behaviours beyond academia on matters concerning the scope and demandingness of ethics.
The Department's research on trust, distrust, trustworthiness, and disagreement has influenced public debates in the UK and abroad.