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David Bather Woods is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, particularly his philosophical pessimism, moral and political philosophy, and aesthetics. He is the author of Arthur Schopenhauer: The Life and Thought of Philosophy's Greatest Pessimist (forthcoming 2025) and co-editor of The Schopenhauerian Mind (2023). His teaching includes modules on the Philosophy of Evil and Schopenhauer’s thought.
- Academic Roles: Admissions Tutor and Outreach Lead for the Department of Philosophy
- Administrative Responsibilities: Director of Student Experience and Progression
Research interests span Schopenhauer’s compensation argument for pessimism, ethics of sexuality, and responses to misanthropy. His work bridges philosophical analysis with contemporary relevance, addressing themes like boredom, solitary confinement, and political morality.
Recipient of the 2024 Warwick Award for Personal Tutoring Excellence and 2021 Teaching Excellence Award, he is committed to widening participation in philosophy. His publications span peer-reviewed articles, edited volumes, and public philosophy essays on platforms like Psyche and Aeon.
