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Past Visiting Professor

David Owen

Affiliation

Social Science

Field of Study

Social and Political Philosophy
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David Owen’s current research has two related foci. The first explores the development of Nietzsche’s philosophy through the lens of his concern with human flourishing, ethical culture, and politics. The second addresses the distinct roles of the concepts of justification and vindication in ethics and political philosophy.

Dates at IAS

Visiting Professor
School of Social Science
Visiting Professor
School of Social Science

Degrees

Durham University
Ph.D.
1989
Durham University
B.Sc.
1985

Honors

2023
Elected Fellow of the British Academy
2020
Elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
2010
Visiting Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities, Bad Homburg.

Appointments

University of Southampton
2008
Professor of Social and Political Philosophy
J W Goethe University
2010
Visiting Professor in Philosophy
University of Southampton
2005–2008
Reader in Political Theory
J W Goethe University
2008
Visiting Professor in Social and Political Science
University of Southamtpon
2003–2005
Senior Lecturer in Political Theory
University of Southampton
1995–2003
Lecturer in Political Theory
J W Goethe University
2000
DAAD Visiting Professor in Social and Political Science
University of Central Lancashire
1993–1995
Lecturer in Political Theory
University of Essex
1992–1993
Temporary Lecturer in Social Theory
Queen Mary, University of London
1990–1992
Part-time Lecturer in Political Theory
London Guildhall University
1990–1992
Part-time Lecturer in Politics