Jennifer Saul

Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. Holds a PhD from Princeton and BA from Rochester. Active researcher with recent publications addressing contemporary political and social issues.

Primary research interests include Philosophy of Language, Feminism, Philosophy of Race, and Philosophy of Psychology. Current work focuses on racism in political speech, implicit bias, and the ethical implications of lying versus misleading. Significant contributions to feminist philosophy through analysis of gender imbalance in academia and sexual harassment frameworks.

Recent scholarly output shows strong emphasis on political discourse analysis, particularly regarding racist speech normalization and manipulative language tactics (e.g., 'racial figleaves'). Research integrates linguistic philosophy with social justice concerns, examining how communication mechanisms perpetuate bias and injustice.

• 2011 Distinguished Woman Philosopher Award
• Mind Association President (2019-20)

Directed the Leverhulme-funded Implicit Bias and Philosophy Project (2011-2013), producing two co-edited volumes. Supervisor of PhD students working on diverse topics including gender, sexual objectification, epistemic injustice, and lying. Active in institutional reform through roles as Director of Society for Women in Philosophy UK and Co-Chair of British Philosophical Association's Women in Philosophy Committee.

Engages extensively with public discourse through media appearances addressing Brexit, Trump-era politics, and academic gender issues.