Anthony Nguyen

Overview

My research focuses on political philosophy, although I also have research interests in philosophy of language and metaphysics. My primary research project investigates how the Rawlsian social bases of self-respect can philosophically illuminate colonialism (with respect to, for example, what colonialism is and why it is necessarily unjust), as well as how the resulting account of colonialism should inform broader debates in political philosophy—such as those concerning liberal egalitarianism, political self-determination, just war theory, and global justice. My work is motivated by consideration for colonized peoples' suffering and resilience, as well as by an optimism that an anticolonialism-first approach to political philosophy will prove theoretically fruitful. An up-to-date CV and list of publications can be found on my personal website and on my PhilPeople page.

Research Focus

• Political Philosophy
• Philosophy of Language
• Metaphysics