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Ben Laurence is an Instructional Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, focusing on political philosophy and its applications. His research examines the implications of political agency within historical contexts and investigates themes of human rights, labor rights, and racial justice. Laurence is the author of 'Agents of Change: Political Philosophy in Practice,' published by Harvard University Press in 2021. His recent courses include 'Political Philosophy of the Labor Movement' and 'Human Rights: Philosophical Foundations,' where he challenges students to explore fundamental questions regarding justice, human rights, and socio-political dynamics. He engages with a diverse range of contemporary philosophers and historians, fostering an academic environment that promotes critical inquiry into the relationship between philosophical theory and practical political action.
Department of Philosophy