Dr. Kimberley Brownlee

Biography

Kimberley Brownlee is a Professor at the University of British Columbia and holds a Canada Research Chair. She specializes in Ethics and Political and Social Philosophy. Her current research focuses on themes of loneliness, belonging, social human rights, and the freedom of association. She has published significant works including "Sure" (Oxford University Press, 2020) and "Conscience and Conviction: A Case for Civil Disobedience" (Oxford University Press, 2012). Brownlee has previously held positions at institutions such as the University of Warwick and has been a visiting fellow at prestigious locations including Souls College, Oxford, and Vanderbilt University. She is a recipient of the Philip Leverhulme Prize and has served on the executive committees of various philosophical societies. Her teaching and published works contribute holistically to the field of philosophy, demonstrating rigorous engagement with legal and ethical issues surrounding social justice and civil disobedience.

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