Onora O'Neill
Profile
Onora O'Neill is a British philosopher and a crossbench member of the House of Lords. Born in 1941, she is a distinguished academic who served as Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge, and President of the British Academy. Her scholarly work focuses on political philosophy, ethics, and bioethics, with a particular emphasis on Kantian ethics, trust, and accountability in public life. She has held numerous leadership roles in scientific and human rights organizations, including the Nuffield Foundation and the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and has received international recognition for her contributions to moral and political philosophy.
Details
- Born
- 1941-08-23 · 84 years old
- Birth place
- Aughafatten, Northern Ireland
- Education
- St Paul's Girls' School, Somerville College Oxford, Harvard University
- Career
- Professor of Philosophy, Principal of Newnham College Cambridge, President of the British Academy, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
