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Kerah Gordon-Solmon is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Queen’s University, Canada. She holds a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford (2012) and previously studied at the University of Cambridge (M.Phil., 2003) and McGill University (B.A. Honours, 2002). Her research focuses on normative ethics, political philosophy, and practical ethics, particularly exploring boundaries of permissible harm, luck-egalitarian distributive justice, and the overlap between these fields. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Moral Philosophy and the Analysis, and as an Ethics Liaison at PEA Soup. Notable work includes analyses of defensive violence ethics, distributive justice frameworks, and lesser-evil justifications.
Education:
- D.Phil., University of Oxford (2012)
- M.Phil., Philosophy, University of Cambridge (2003)
- B.A. (Honours), Philosophy, McGill University (2002)
Research Interests: Her work examines the ethical boundaries of permissible harm in contexts like self-defense, the theoretical foundations of luck-egalitarianism, and bioethical issues. She critiques and expands contractualist frameworks while addressing overlaps between normative ethics and political philosophy.
Professional Contributions: Editor roles at Journal of Moral Philosophy and PEA Soup reflect her leadership in academic discourse. Her articles in venues like Philosophy and Public Affairs and Law and Philosophy underscore her influence in ethics and political theory.
Awards:
- Winner of the Normative Ethics July Prize (PEA Soup, 2019) for “Trolley Follies”
Grants & Advising: No grants explicitly mentioned, but her editorial and liaison roles suggest significant contributions to academic governance. No formal advisees listed.
Research Spaces: Engages actively with interdisciplinary teams via her editorial platforms but no dedicated lab/team mentioned.
