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David Enoch is a Professor of Philosophy of Law at the University of Oxford since 2023, affiliated with Balliol College. He previously held a joint faculty position in Philosophy and Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Enoch’s research spans moral, political, and legal philosophy, focusing on metaethics, jurisprudence, and political theory. He critiques Rawlsian liberalism, explores autonomy and consent, and analyzes legal epistemology and statistical evidence.
Education includes studies at Tel Aviv University (Law and Philosophy), a clerkship with Justice Beinisch at the Israeli Supreme Court, and a PhD in Philosophy from NYU (2003). His work defends non-naturalistic moral realism and challenges traditional approaches to legal luck and public reason. He co-founded the Jurisprudence in Oxford Research Group and contributes to the Jurisprudence Discussion Group.
Key research themes include the role of statistical evidence in law, moral luck, and the ethics of nudging. His publications address topics like legal epistemology, autonomy in policy, and the philosophical foundations of tort law. He has edited volumes such as Engaging Raz: Themes in Normative Philosophy (Oxford University Press, 2025) and authored Taking Morality Seriously (Oxford University Press, 2011).
Enoch’s work bridges legal theory and moral philosophy, emphasizing practical implications of normative theories. His recent articles (2024) critique legal evidence frameworks and explore autonomy in political contexts. He is a leading figure in debates on moral realism and the ethics of legal systems.
