Rae Langton

Rae Langton is a distinguished academic currently holding the Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy position at the University of Cambridge since 2017. She has held professorial roles at MIT (2004), University of Edinburgh (1999), and lecturing positions at University of Sheffield (1998) and Monash University (1990). Her career spans prestigious institutions across the UK, USA, and Australia.

• Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (2017)
• Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (2013)
• Professor of Philosophy, MIT (2004)
• Professor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh (1999)

Langton's research focuses on Ethics, Feminist philosophy, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Law. Her work explores intersections between Kantian thought and contemporary philosophical issues, particularly through epistemological and ontological frameworks.

Her publications (2012-2016) demonstrate consistent engagement with speech acts, pragmatics, and metaphysical necessity, while maintaining strong connections to Kantian humility and philosophical methodology.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the British Academy (2014)
• Prospect Magazine's World's 'Most Important' Thinkers (2014)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013)