Professor Dr. Robert Simpson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Simpson is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at University College London. His research interests include free speech, social epistemology, liberalism, applied ethics, and religion. At UCL, he teaches courses on free speech autonomy, epistemology, contemporary society, and legal philosophy. He obtained his D.Phil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford and holds an MA in Philosophy from Monash University in Australia. His previous academic positions include Lecturer at Monash University and Visiting Assistant Professor in Law at the University of Chicago. Simpson is committed to addressing issues related to reduced inequalities and promoting peace, along with justice and strong institutions through his work in philosophy.

Research Interests

Free Speech Social Epistemology Liberalism Applied Ethics Religion

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University College London • London, UK

Teaching and researching in the Philosophy Department.

Lecturer

2013-07-01 — 2017-12-22

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lectured on philosophy topics.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2015-01-05 — 2015-07-31

University of Chicago • Chicago, United States

Assisted in law courses.