Professor Dr. Stephen Perry

Biography

Stephen R. Perry is the John J. O'Brien Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. He also serves as the Director of the Institute for Law and Philosophy. His academic journey began with a D.Phil from Oxford and an LL.B from Toronto, which have informed his research and teaching in legal philosophy. Perry's work primarily focuses on various aspects of legal philosophy, including the methodology of jurisprudence, the nature of authority and obligation in law, and the principles surrounding corrective justice within tort law. His research further examines the moral implications of risk imposition and the intricate relationship between legal and moral responsibility. He has contributed significantly to the field with a noteworthy selection of publications, such as discussions on risk, harm, and rights in philosophical contexts, highlighting the intersection of legal theory and moral philosophy.

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