Emily C. R. Tilton

Emily C. R. Tilton is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, specializing in feminist philosophy and epistemology. Her research critically engages with feminist critiques of 'purist' epistemology, arguing against the separation of objectivity from social and political contexts. She explores intersections of epistemology with ethics, particularly in topics like consent and rape culture. Tilton has published in venues such as Philosophers' Imprint and Episteme, focusing on standpoint theory, epistemic responsibility, and the implications of social dominance. She has presented at workshops and conferences including the Social Epistemology Workshop (St Andrews) and the Pacific APA. Her work emphasizes the political stakes of feminist epistemology and challenges frameworks that excuse epistemic ignorance among the socially dominant.