Dr Robert Simpson

Research summary

My main research interests are in social and political philosophy, primarily related to freedom of speech. I'm interested in figuring out the best ways to reconcile a robust commitment to free speech with recognition of the strong case for regulating various forms of communication that are harmful to individuals and corrosive to societies. I also work on a range of issues in political theory, social epistemology, ethics, and applied ethics.

Teaching summary

I teach various courses in political and legal philosophy at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, on topics like free speech, autonomy, obscenity, censorship and liberalism.

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