Julia Driver is a contemporary analytic philosopher whose work spans moral philosophy, virtue ethics, and feminist philosophy. She is best known for developing a consequentialist account of virtue, arguing that virtues are character traits that systematically produce good outcomes. Her research also examines the social and structural conditions that shape moral development and philosophical practice.
Developed a consequentialist theory of virtue in 'Uneasy Virtue' (2001), challenging Aristotelian accounts
Authored 'Ethics: The Fundamentals', a widely used introduction to moral theory
Contributed to feminist philosophy, analyzing structural obstacles facing women in academic philosophy
Edited and contributed to debates on moral psychology and the nature of moral luck
Advanced discussions on the relationship between virtue, knowledge, and moral ignorance