Samantha Brennan is a Canadian philosopher specializing in feminist ethics, moral philosophy, and philosophy of childhood. She has made significant contributions to debates about gender justice, the epistemic and moral standing of women, and structural barriers facing women in academic philosophy. Her work bridges normative ethical theory with feminist and political philosophy.
Developed feminist critiques of mainstream moral theory and its neglect of women's perspectives
Contributed to philosophy of childhood and the moral status of children
Analyzed structural and epistemic obstacles to women's participation in academic philosophy
Applied feminist ethics to issues of consent, harm, and embodied experience
Advanced interdisciplinary work connecting feminist philosophy with philosophy of sport and gender
Heterosexual men cannot imagine how a female rape victim feels.