Barbara Herman

Professor Barbara Herman holds dual appointments as the Griffin Professor of Philosophy at UCLA's Department of Philosophy and a Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law. She specializes in moral philosophy, Kantian ethics, and the history of ethics, with a focus on social and political philosophy. Her work bridges law and philosophy, particularly in the newly established Law and Philosophy Specialization at UCLA Law.

• Education: BA in History from Cornell University (1966), MA in History from Harvard University (1967), PhD in Philosophy from Harvard University (1976).

Her research explores the foundations of moral judgment, the role of Kantian principles in contemporary ethics, and the intersection of law and morality. Key themes include moral universalism, ethical obligations, and the challenges of applying Kantian theory to modern dilemmas. Her notable books include *Kantian Commitments* (2022) and *The Moral Habitat* (2021), which address moral agency and ethical communities. Articles span topics like juridical obligation, beneficence, and the ethical treatment of animals in Kantian frameworks.

While not explicitly listed, her teaching and publications reflect a sustained engagement with ethical theory, legal philosophy, and historical analysis of moral thought. She has advised numerous students implicitly through her academic leadership and publications, though specific advisees are not named here.