Ornaith Mary ODowd , PhD

I am a philosopher specializing in ethics, social and political philosophy, and feminist philosophy. My published work and conference presentations have focused on Kantian ethics, the role of care in moral theory, and moral responsibility in the context of systemic problems. 

PhD: City University of New York New York, 2011 (Philosophy)

Theoretical and applied ethics, social and political philosophy, feminist philosophy

08-15-2013 -To Present Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UC Blue Ash, Cincinnati

08-15-2011 -07-31-2013 Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Charleston,

Peer Reviewed Publications

(2016. ) 'Caring about' and the problem of overwhelming obligations .Hypatia, , 31 (4 ) ,

(2012. ) Care and abstract principles .27 (2 ) ,

(2018. ) Microaggressions: a Kantian Account .Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, , 21 (3 ) ,

Paper Presentations

The political role of caring about .Florida. Conference.

Care in Kantian Ethics .Galway, Ireland. Conference.

15-PHIL-111 CONT MORAL ISSUES Level:Undergraduate

Introduction to Philosophy Level:Undergraduate

Business Ethics Level:Undergraduate

Medical Ethics Level:Undergraduate

Moral and Political Ideas: Modern Europe Level:Undergraduate

Philosophy and religion Level:Undergraduate

Philosophy and sexuality Level:Undergraduate

Academic - UC Blue Ash
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Blue Ash  Ohio, 45236
ornaith.odowd@uc.edu