Professor Dr. Nicolaos Stavropoulos

Biography

Nicolaos (Nicos) Stavropoulos is a Professor of Law Philosophy at the University of Oxford, where he holds a permanent position specializing in legal philosophy. He teaches and supervises research in areas related to legal and political philosophy, as well as the philosophy of language. He is the author of the book "Objectivity Law," published by Clarendon Press, and is currently editing a volume of original essays titled "Interpretivism and its Critics," which is set to be released in 2026. His academic journey includes completing a DPhil at Brasenose College and previously serving as a Special Adviser in the policy units of the Minister of Energy and Industry within the Greek Cabinet. Furthermore, he has held a fellowship at Princeton University focused on Law and Public Affairs. Stavropoulos is the editor of the Oxford Legal Philosophy Book Series published by Oxford University Press and co-hosts a podcast titled "The Jurisprudes," which explores various themes in legal philosophy. His research interests encompass Jurisprudence, Legal Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, Political Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Mind.

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