Hrafn Asgeirsson

Dr. Hrafn Asgeirsson is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Law at the University of Surrey's Surrey Law School, and co-director of the Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Southern California. His research focuses on philosophy of law, philosophy of language, and metaethics, particularly addressing issues of vagueness in legal contexts and judicial discretion. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Iceland and Monash University, and was an H.L.A. Hart Visiting Fellow at Oxford University's Centre for Ethics and Philosophy of Law.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Southern California, 201X
• Roles:
  • Reader (Associate Professor) in Philosophy and Law at Surrey Law School
  • Co-Director, Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy
  • Director of Ph.D. Admissions

His work explores the intersection of legal language and moral reasoning, with a focus on how vagueness in legal texts influences judicial interpretation and legislative intent. Key contributions include his monograph The Nature and Value of Vagueness in the Law (2020) and articles on Sorites paradox applications in legal philosophy. He welcomes Ph.D. students interested in jurisprudence, legal normativity, and statutory interpretation.

Awards and honors are not explicitly listed, but his academic trajectory reflects recognition in legal philosophy circles. His research has been published in prestigious venues such as Legal Theory and Cambridge University Press collections.

He oversees the Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy, fostering interdisciplinary research between legal theory and philosophical inquiry. His teaching and supervision focus on advanced topics in jurisprudence and legal philosophy.