Langton Rae

Rae Langton is the Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Her career includes roles as Professor of Philosophy at MIT (2004–2013), University of Edinburgh (1999–2004), and various senior positions in philosophy departments globally. She holds dual citizenship and is affiliated with the British Academy and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Her research focuses on feminist philosophy, speech act theory, and ethical questions surrounding pornography, hate speech, and moral authority. Notable contributions include analyzing how linguistic acts perpetuate oppression and exploring the epistemic dimensions of justice.

Langton’s awards include the 2014 Prospect Magazine ‘most important thinker’ distinction and fellowships from leading academies. Her work bridges legal theory, metaphysics, and social ethics, with a particular emphasis on speech’s performative power.

She has advised numerous students through her professorial roles, though specific names are not listed here. Her publications address topics like hate speech counter-speech strategies, animal ethics, and the moral economy of oppression.