Jennifer Kling

Jennifer Kling is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) within the College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Legal Studies. Her academic career spans roles at Siena Heights University and extensive research collaborations.

Education:

• BA in English and Philosophy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• MA in Philosophy from University of Colorado at Boulder
• PhD in Philosophy from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Her research interests center on Social and Political Philosophy, with a focus on War and Peace, Protest Ethics, Feminist Theory, and Philosophy of Race. She explores intersections of violence, justice, and nonviolent resistance through frameworks like uncivil obedience and classical Chinese political thought.

Key article trends reveal engagement with protest ethics (2019-2025), critiques of liberal DEIJ approaches (2024), refugee justice (2016-2023), and re-evaluations of classical Chinese philosophy in modern sociopolitical contexts (2024). Her work bridges Just War Theory, Anti-Racism, and Revolutionary Ethics.

Scientific recognition:

• President of Concerned Philosophers for Peace (2024-2025)

Professional engagement includes coaching UCCS Ethics Bowl Team, organizing Philosophy in the City initiatives, and editorial collaborations. Her personal interests in whitewater kayaking, aerial silks, and Skittles consumption reflect a dynamic approach to both scholarship and life.