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Dr. Hannah Dawson is a Reader in the History of Political Thought at King's College London's Department of History. Her research examines Enlightenment philosophy, feminist intellectual history, and theories of language/power, with focus on Locke, Wollstonecraft, and recognition conflicts.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.Phil., University of Cambridge
- B.A. History (Double First), University of Cambridge
Research: She investigates gender, race, and epistemic injustice in pre-modern thought, tracing how marginalized groups were rendered 'invisible' in philosophical frameworks. Current projects analyze Mary Wollstonecraft's rights theories and Locke's conceptions of liberty.
Publications: Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with recognition theory across historical contexts, from early modern shame dynamics to feminist critiques of Enlightenment epistemology. Recent articles explore racialized/gendered invisibility in philosophical canons.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
- Balzan-Skinner Lectureship (Cambridge)
- British Academy Research Development Award
Public Engagement: Regular contributor to BBC Radio 4, Channel 5 documentaries, and literary festivals. Edited the Penguin Book of Feminist Writing and authored accessible works like 'Hobbes: Great Thinkers on Modern Life'.
