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Lara Denis is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Ethics Program at Agnes Scott College. She is actively engaged in teaching and research in moral philosophy, with a strong emphasis on the ethical theory of Immanuel Kant.
Her research interests span ethical theory, applied ethics, and the history of philosophy. She has published extensively on Kant’s practical philosophy, including duties to oneself, virtue, marriage, and criticisms of atheism. Her scholarly work combines textual rigor with philosophical depth.
The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on Kantian moral theory, particularly the structure of duty, moral self-regard, and the application of ethics to personal and social life. Her editorial and critical guide work supports broader scholarly engagement with Kant’s ethics.
- Moral Self-Regard: Duties to Oneself in Kant's Moral Theory
- Kant’s Metaphysics of Morals: A Critical Guide
- Kant’s Lectures on Ethics: A Critical Guide
- Editor, Kant’s Groundwork for a Metaphysics of Morals
- Editor, The Metaphysics of Morals
- Articles on Kant on sex and marriage, Kant's conception of virtue, and Kant's criticisms of atheism
Lara Denis advises the Ethics Program and contributes to curriculum development in philosophy. While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, her leadership role and extensive publications indicate significant scholarly and academic service contributions. She is affiliated with the Philosophy Department and contributes to the undergraduate program.
