About
![Pizza Port, San Clemente, California [photo by me]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b714a23620b852225ba8174/1624445521728-IRAB111OUK8MZXP24TZ5/pizza+port+profile.png)
Pizza Port, San Clemente, California [photo by me]
Photos on the home page are: Joshua Tree National Park (California), Maraetai Beach (Auckland), Arthur’s Seat (Edinburgh),
and Garden of Cosmic Speculation (Dumfries). [Photos by me]
I'm an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Durham University. I received my Ph.D. from University of Southern California and was previously at the University of Nottingham.
My work re-examines various notions of normativity (autonomy, agency, shame). I argue that many standard theories can be scruticinised by consdering the lived experiences of members of marginalised groups. More positively, I think this form of non-ideal theorising opens up space for novel and constructive theories.
Some of my other work explores what can reasonably be demanded from our theories.
I am one of the Organzing Committee for the annual Legal Philosophy Workshop (LPW). One of the aims of LPW is to create a community of legal philosophers broadly construed. Due to the pandemic, LPW took place online in 2020 and 2021. We hope, however, to have an in-person LPW at USC in 2022. If you are interestd in being on our mailing list, please email us at lpwcommittee [at] gmail [dot] com.
I am on the Executive Committee for Society for Women in Philosophy, United Kingdom. I am in charge of the BPA/SWIP(UK) Mentoring Scheme. You can find out how to apply for a mentor or how to become a mentor on our website.
