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Women in Philosophy


Interviews with inspiring women philosophers

As part of a Women in Philosophy initiative to promote inclusion and diversity in access to philosophical research, I have interviewed some inspiring women who have brought their expertise and their love for philosophy outside academia, to new mothers, prison inmates, and museum visitors. Have a listen!

Women in Philosophy explainer videos

Women in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham have created mini explainer videos on their research:

Ema Sullivan-Bissett on Strange Beliefs


Rosa Ritunnano on Delusions and Meaning


Laura D'Olimpio on the Necessity of Aesthetic Education


Lucienne Spencer on the Importance of Lived Experience in Phenomenological Psychopathology


Kathleen Murphy-Hollies on Being Good and Acting for the Right Reasons


Jessica Sutherland on Moral Responsibility and Child Soldiers


Women in Philosophy quotes on the value of Philosophy

For World Philosophy Day 2022, women in philosophy at the University of Birmingham were asked what makes philosophy special and valuable to them. Some enlightening quotes below, then collected in a colourful Philosophy Rainbow!









Poster of women in philosophy with colourful background



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