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Ishani Maitra is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she has held a faculty position since January 2012. Prior to her appointment at Michigan, she taught at Rutgers University (Newark and New Brunswick campuses) and Syracuse University. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to multiple philosophical disciplines.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002)
- A.B. in Philosophy from Harvard University (1995)
Professor Maitra's research primarily focuses on Philosophy of Language, Feminist Philosophy, and Philosophy of Law, with substantial work in Epistemology and Social and Political Philosophy. She has pioneered critical analyses of assertion, testimony, silencing mechanisms, pornography, and free speech rights. Her scholarship consistently examines how linguistic practices intersect with power structures and social justice, particularly regarding marginalized groups. Current research explores the philosophical dimensions of lying and deception within social contexts.
Her publication record demonstrates sustained engagement with speech act theory and legal philosophy over the past 20 years. Key thematic trends include the epistemic dimensions of silencing, the ethical boundaries of free speech, and the contextual nature of linguistic meaning. Her work frequently bridges analytic philosophy with feminist and critical race perspectives, revealing how speech practices can perpetuate social subordination while challenging traditional free speech absolutism.
