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Professor Sarah Sorial is an academic specializing at the intersection of philosophy and law, currently serving as the Deputy Dean of Research Innovation at Macquarie University. She completed her undergraduate degrees in Philosophy (with Honours) and Law at Macquarie University, and she was awarded a PhD in Philosophy from the University of New South Wales in 2006. Sorial's research focuses on philosophical concepts utilized in addressing persistent legal dilemmas, such as the limits of speech, the importance of democratic deliberation, and the influence of emotions within the law. She has authored a book titled 'Sedition Advocacy Violence: Free Speech and Counter-terrorism,' which provides a philosophical examination of modern sedition laws in Australia and the UK's offence of 'glorifying terrorism.' Her work includes a systematic analysis of harmful expressions and topics related to contested speech, including hate speech and denial of the Holocaust. In addition to her research, she teaches courses such as LAWS214 - Jurisprudence and LAWS805 - Theories of Law and Justice and actively supervises PhD students in political philosophy and law.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Deputy Dean of Research Innovation and supervising PhD theses in areas of political philosophy and law.
University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia
Senior lecturer involved in teaching and research in philosophy and law.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Conducted significant research in philosophy.
University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia
Engaged in postdoctoral research in philosophy.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).