Thomas Smith

Dr. Thomas Smith is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Manchester's Department of Philosophy. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge (1992), an MPhil from University College London (2002), and a PhD from UCL (2007). Prior to his academic career, he worked in theatre for eight years and held a Research Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge (2005-2007).

• Education: BA (Cambridge), MPhil/PhD (UCL)
• Affiliations: Department of Philosophy, University of Manchester

His research focuses on joint action, metaphysics, and practical reasoning, examining how collective intentions and shared commitments shape social interactions. He explores topics like distributive blameworthiness, romantic love as a moral institution, and the ethical dimensions of social roles.

Smith has supervised over 10 PhD students, focusing on themes like justice, agency, and epistemic justice. His 2013 project Cooperation and Equality investigated normative and psychological perspectives of collaborative behavior. He frequently presents at international conferences, including invited talks on collective agency and social ontology.

• Grants: Cooperation and Equality (2013-2015)
• Activities: Over 10 invited lectures on collective action and social theory

He co-supervises multiple ongoing doctoral projects and actively engages in interdisciplinary discussions about agency and social structures.