Maria Skoutaridou

Maria Skoutaridou is a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Kent, affiliated with the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on the ethical implications of liberal possessive individualism, particularly its connection to individual economic freedom and environmental responsibility. She is supervised by Dr. Iain Mackenzie and Dr. Sean Molloy. Prior to her PhD, Maria earned a BA in Theology from Aristotle University in Greece and an MA in Philosophy and Religion from the University of London, Heythrop College. Additionally, she teaches Philosophy and Sociology at A-level in sixth form colleges. Her work bridges political philosophy, moral philosophy, and environmental ethics, challenging traditional assumptions about individual ethical choices and their societal impacts.

• Education: BA in Theology (Aristotle University), MA in Philosophy and Religion (University of London, Heythrop College), PhD candidate (University of Kent).
• Research Focus: Liberal conceptions of the self, climate change ethics, and the interplay between individual freedom and environmental responsibility.

Maria’s research emphasizes the dangers of unfettered individualism in addressing global environmental challenges, contributing to contemporary debates in political and moral philosophy. Her teaching experience complements her academic pursuits, fostering engagement with philosophical concepts at the A-level.