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Our mission is to promote research in the field of history of philosophy.
HPhil develops its activity around the four great eras of Western philosophy – Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary philosophy –, as well as in the specific area of history of philosophy in Portugal. Some of its members also carry out research on Eastern thought.

Conditions for Development

One of HPhil's goals is to create the conditions needed for its continued growth as a research centre.

Researcher Numbers And Qualification

HPhil aims to raise the number of researchers in the field and strengthen their qualifications.

Excellence In Research

HPhil strives for projects of excellence in the area of history of philosophy.

Tools In Portuguese

As a strategic priority, HPhil is developing tools in Portuguese to support research in the history of philosophy.

Young Researchers

HPhil is working to attract and qualify young researchers in the field of history of philosophy.

Internationally Competitive Projects

HPhil is structuring and implementing research projects and programmes in history of philosophy that are internationally competitive.

Forefront Research and Publication

HPhil is committed to developing original, forefront research for publication in international peer-reviewed journals and by international publishers.

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