Laura Valentini

Laura Valentini is a Professor of Philosophy and Political Theory at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) and holds a Visiting Professorship in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at King’s College London. She has held academic positions at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University College London (UCL), Harvard University, and Princeton University. Her work bridges contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy, with a focus on global justice, democratic theory, and the intersection of social ontology and normative powers.

• Education: Laurea in Political Science (Pavia University), MA in Legal and Political Theory (UCL), PhD in Political Philosophy (UCL)

Her research examines foundational questions in political philosophy, including the legitimacy of political authority, the moral force of socially constructed norms, and reconceptualizations of human rights and dignity. She has contributed extensively to debates on ideal vs. nonideal theory and the methodology of political philosophy.

Scientific Awards:

• 2019 Montreal Political Theory Manuscript Award
• 2015 Philip Leverhulme Prize
• 2010 Sir Ernest Barker Prize
• 2019 LSE Excellence in Education Award
• 2019 LSE High Commendation for Research Support