Dr. Ella Whiteley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ella Whiteley is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2019, where she specialized in ethical and political philosophy with a focus on the normative dimensions of attention and salience. Her research explores how language can shape perceptions and biases, particularly regarding invisible labour and social injustices. Ella’s work addresses the ethical implications of language and its influence on attention, particularly in social dynamics and group harm. Her recent research interests include ethics, political philosophy, feminist philosophy, and the intersection of philosophy and social psychology.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.