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Dr. Leonie Smith is a Lecturer in Philosophy (Epistemology/Metaphysics) at Lancaster University's Politics, Philosophy and Religion department. Her research focuses on social ontology, metaphysics, and epistemology with particular emphasis on group agency, epistemic oppression, and media ethics. She holds a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2022-2025) for her project on socioeconomic epistemic oppression. Dr. Smith's work bridges theoretical philosophy with policy-oriented analysis, addressing issues like inclusive higher education and social media regulation.
Her research interests include:
- Social metaphysics: group agency, social personhood, and ontological injustice
- Social epistemology: epistemic liberation, collective practices, and virtue
- Applied ethics: media regulation, socioeconomic justice, and welfare policy
Notable achievements include the International Social Ontology Society Article Prize and multiple invited lectures on topics such as class-based epistemic empowerment and working-class political identities. Her recent publications analyze stereotypes in testimonial injustice and the role of social media in the 'new public sphere.'
Dr. Smith advises PhD students on projects related to:
- Policy-oriented media ethics
- Socioeconomic justice frameworks
- Epistemic oppression and liberation strategies
