Dr. Brian Leiter

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Biography

Brian Leiter is the Karl N. Llewellyn Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago Law School and the director of the Center for Law, Philosophy, and Human Values. He has published extensively on moral, political, and legal philosophy, specializing in both Anglophone and Continental European traditions. His notable works include 'Nietzsche on Morality' (2002), 'Naturalizing Jurisprudence' (2007), and 'Tolerate Religion?' (2013). With over thirty years of academic experience, he has taught at various prestigious institutions, including Yale University and the University of Texas at Austin. Leiter has been recognized as a leading figure in legal realism and has served on numerous editorial boards for philosophy and law journals. His research has been translated into multiple languages and he has delivered lectures worldwide on various topics related to law, philosophy, and moral psychology. In addition to his scholarly work, Leiter is involved in academic service, advising, and organizing seminars and conferences, contributing significantly to contemporary discussions in legal philosophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Karl N. Llewellyn Professor of Jurisprudence

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaching and research in moral, political, and legal philosophy.

Director

2008-01-01 — Present

Center for Law, Philosophy & Human Values • University of Chicago

Overseeing academic initiatives and research in law and philosophy.

Visiting Professor of Law

2006-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Various Institutions •

Teaching and research at institutions like Yale University, University of California, San Diego, and others.

Professor of Law

1995-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research in law and philosophy.

Awards

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Paolo Bozzi Prize

2017-01-01
#2013

Tolerate Religion? named Choice Outstanding Academic Title

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Reading
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
Required:7
Speaking
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Overall
Required:7
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy