b. 1969
Lucy Allais is a contemporary philosopher specializing in Kant's theoretical philosophy, particularly transcendental idealism, as well as moral philosophy including forgiveness and racial justice. She holds positions at the University of the Witwatersrand and Johns Hopkins University, and is known for defending a moderate metaphysical interpretation of Kant's idealism.
Authored Manifest Reality: Kant's Idealism and His Realism (2015)
Developed a moderate metaphysical reading of Kant's transcendental idealism
Published influential work on the ethics of forgiveness
Contributed to philosophy of race and reconciliation in post-apartheid contexts
Holds joint appointments at Wits University and Johns Hopkins University