Holly Lawford-Smith

Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Holly Lawford-Smith is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Melbourne. Her book Not in Their Name: Are Citizens Culpable for Their States’ Actions? is forthcoming with Oxford University Press.

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Written by Holly Lawford-Smith

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Gender and identity

Transgender: a dialogue

The conversation about trans identities has been riven by bitter divisions. Two philosophers offer radically different perspectives

Sophie-Grace Chappell & Holly Lawford-Smith

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Human rights and justice

Speaking on behalf of …

In the tapestry of diverse social groups, the loudest and most extreme get heard. To whom should we actually listen?

Holly Lawford-Smith