About
Dr. Rosalind Simson serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy within the Department of Philosophy at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in interdisciplinary research bridging philosophy, gender studies, and legal theory.
Her academic foundation includes:
- B.A. from Yale University
- M.A. from Yale University
- Ph.D. from Yale University
Research focuses on Gender and Law—particularly Title IX athletic regulations, abortion jurisprudence, and transgender inclusion in school sports—with parallel expertise in Bioethics, Epistemology, and Environmental Ethics. Her teaching portfolio encompasses "Gender, Philosophy, and Law," philosophy of the arts, and education-focused INT 201 courses.
Recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with reproductive rights (e.g., "Rescuing Roe") and ethical theory (effective altruism frameworks), reflecting her commitment to resolving contemporary socio-legal dilemmas through philosophical rigor.
