Clare Chambers

Clare Chambers is a Professor of Political Philosophy and a Fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. Her work bridges feminism, liberalism, and bioethics, focusing on social justice and bodily integrity.

Her research spans key areas such as:

• Gender equality and beauty norms
• Liberal theories of autonomy
• Political implications of unmodified bodies
• Intersectionality in feminist thought
• Legal and ethical aspects of body modification

Recent publications like Intact (2022) and Freedom & Equality (2024) emphasize how bodily autonomy intersects with social justice, critiquing practices from cosmetic surgery to gender recognition frameworks. Academic articles employ analytical and continental philosophy traditions to examine autonomy, equality, and state neutrality.

Notable awards include:

• 2018 David Easton Award

She contributes to public discourse through media appearances and serves on editorial boards while holding leadership roles at Jesus College and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.