The University Philosophical Society, commonly known as The Phil, is a student paper-reading and debating society in Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1683, it describes itself as the oldes
William Molyneux, founding member
Oscar Wilde, member of the society in the 19th century
The 1937 Reading Room, a memorial to members of the college who died during the First World War
The Graduates Memorial Building (G.M.B.) home to the University Philosophical Society since the beginning of the 20th century.
Dublin Philosophical Society
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The Dublin Philosophical Society was founded in 1683 by William Molyneux with the assistance of his brother Sir Thomas Molyneux and the future Provost and Bishop St George Ashe. It was intended to be
William Molyneux, founding member of the society.
Plaque marking the site of the first meeting of the Dublin Philosophical Society
William Petty, first elected President of the Society.
Jonathan Swift, member of the society.