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William Edmundson is a Professor of Philosophy at Georgia State University’s College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in Philosophy of Law and Political/Social Philosophy. He holds a J.D. from Duke University (1985), Ph.D. in Philosophy from UC Berkeley (1982), and B.A. in Philosophy from Antioch College (1972). His research focuses on rights, legal moralism, coercion, political obligation, legal indeterminacy, and the intersection of moral/political philosophy with law. He co-edited The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory and authored Three Anarchical Fallacies and An Introduction to Rights.
Edmundson’s work bridges moral philosophy and legal theory, examining topics like capital punishment, privacy, and the duty to obey laws. He serves as a general editor for the Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Law, editorial board member of Law and Philosophy, and subject editor for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. At Georgia State, he advises the Joint J.D./M.A. in Philosophy Program and is part of the Brain and Social Behaviors Group in the Brains and Behaviors Program.
His publications reflect a commitment to analyzing foundational legal and political concepts, with recent work addressing political equality, epistocracy, and socialism. Articles span prestigious journals like Michigan Law Review and Legal Theory, showcasing interdisciplinary engagement with both historical and contemporary issues.
Edmundson’s contributions include editing volumes on political obligation and legal theory, alongside editorial leadership roles that amplify philosophical discourse in law. His work underscores the ethical dimensions of legal systems and democratic governance, maintaining relevance across academic and practical legal contexts.
