Dr. Anil Gomes

Professor

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Biography

Anil Gomes is a Professor of Philosophy and Fellow Tutor at Trinity College, University of Oxford. His areas of specialization include Early Modern Philosophy, History of Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Mind, with a particular emphasis on the works of Immanuel Kant and Iris Murdoch. Since 2011, he has been an integral part of Trinity College, playing a significant role in both teaching and research. His academic background includes a D.Phil in Philosophy from Balliol College, Oxford, and a B.Phil from the same institution. Additionally, he has experience working as a Lecturer in Philosophy at Birkbeck College, London, and has held various academic and research positions, including a role as a researcher for the Ministry of Defence. Anil has received a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for a project focused on self-consciousness and objectivity, which resulted in his current book manuscript set for publication with Oxford University Press. He teaches a range of undergraduate courses and supervises graduate students in philosophy, particularly those focusing on Kant’s theoretical philosophy, and topics related to the Philosophy of Mind.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Philosophy

2011-01-01 — Present

Trinity College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Teaching and research in Philosophy, specializing in Early Modern Philosophy and the Philosophy of Mind.

Lecturer in Philosophy

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Birkbeck College, London • London, UK

Conducted lectures and seminars in various areas of philosophy.

Researcher

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Ministry of Defence • UK

Conducted philosophical research and analysis.

Parliamentary Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Labour MP • UK

Provided research support and policy analysis for a Member of Parliament.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.