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Jonathan Quong is a Professor of Philosophy and Law at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He previously taught at the University of Manchester (2003–2013) and held visiting positions at institutions like the Australian National University and Princeton University. Quong earned his D.Phil from Nuffield College, Oxford (2004), following an M.A. (2000) and B.A. (1999) from the University of British Columbia.
- Education:
- Ph.D., University of Oxford (2004)
- M.A., University of British Columbia (2000)
- B.A., University of British Columbia (1999)
His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, particularly issues of public reason, distributive justice, defensive force, and liberalism. He has authored influential books such as Liberalism Without Perfection (2011) and The Morality of Defensive Force (2020), and his work engages with contractualism, deontology, and consequentialism. Quong’s articles address topics like fair equality of opportunity, paternalism, and the legitimacy of state coercion.
His editorial roles include associate editorships at Free & Equal: A Journal of Ethics and Public Affairs, Philosophy & Public Affairs, and Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Quong’s recent publications (2020–2026) emphasize debates around legitimate injustice, group paternalism, and the gendered division of labor, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practical ethical dilemmas.
Quong’s contributions to political philosophy explore foundational questions about justice, rights, and the moral limits of state authority. His work intersects with legal theory, democratic governance, and multiculturalism, making him a leading voice in contemporary moral and political discourse.
