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David Owens

Professor David Owens

Professor of Philosophy

Research interests

  • Philosophy

Biography

David Owens came to King’s after teaching Philosophy at Sheffield University and Reading University. He has also held visiting appointments at All Souls College, Oxford, Yale University, London University, Sydney University, New York University and the University of Lublin. His 2012 book Shaping the Normative Landscape focuses on blame, wronging and obligation and their involvement in forgiveness, friendship, promising and consent. A collection of his papers entitled Normativity and Control was published by Oxford University Press in 2017.

His latest monograph Bound by Convention​ was published by OUP in 2022. For more information about his work please click here.

Research interests and PhD supervision

  • Normative Ethics
  • Epistemic and Practical Normativity
  • Early Modern Political and Ethical Philosophy
  • Foundations of Private Law

Teaching

I currently teach undergraduate and MA courses in normative ethics.

Expertise and public engagement

I’ve reviewed on many occasions for the Times Literary Supplement. I also give public lectures and participate in panel discussions at several festivals and other events.

    News

    King's academics awarded Leverhulme Research Fellowships

    We are delighted to announce three Leverhulme Research Fellowships for Faculty academics and one British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowship.

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    Events

    27OctJoseph Raz thumbnail

    Twin Conferences in Tribute to the Philosophy of Joseph Raz

    The Twin Conferences in Tribute to the Philosophy of esteemed colleague, Professor Raz, are hosted by King's College London and Columbia Law School, New York.

    Please note: this event has passed.

      News

      King's academics awarded Leverhulme Research Fellowships

      We are delighted to announce three Leverhulme Research Fellowships for Faculty academics and one British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowship.

      Leverhulme logo

      Events

      27OctJoseph Raz thumbnail

      Twin Conferences in Tribute to the Philosophy of Joseph Raz

      The Twin Conferences in Tribute to the Philosophy of esteemed colleague, Professor Raz, are hosted by King's College London and Columbia Law School, New York.

      Please note: this event has passed.