Dr Victoria Trumbull is a philosopher, author, and public intellectual whose work explores memory, consciousness, and the human soul.
Her debut book, On the Memory of the Soul (Bloomsbury Philosophy, 2026), develops a new philosophy of selfhood and experience. Drawing on Augustine, Bergson, and the Neoplatonic tradition, her book reopens fundamental questions about what it means to be human now.
Her work unites the history of philosophy with contemporary experience, bringing classical problems into contact with the conditions of modern life. Her research spans the philosophy of mind and memory; metaphysics and the philosophy of time, matter, and space; the history and theories of self, person, and soul; a critical engagement with contemporary neuroscience and cognitive science; and the conceptual and existential stakes of artificial intelligence. Through her writing and public appearances, she is committed to developing forms of philosophy that move beyond the academy and into the wider cultural sphere.
Alongside her academic research, Victoria is developing a broader body of creative work that seeks new forms of philosophical expression equal to their subject matter. These include ongoing film, print, and mixed media projects.
Victoria received her DPhil and MPhil with distinction, both from the University of Oxford, and her BA in Philosophy from Columbia University.
