Dr Tom O'Shea
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About Me

 I am a philosopher and political theorist. 

The main focus of my research is freedom in history, theory, and practice. I also have interests in the civic republican and socialist traditions, disability, metaethics, social philosophy, and the history of moral and political thought. In much of my research, I draw on the history of ideas to help make sense of contemporary philosophical and political problems.

My current research concentrates on three main areas:
  1. Socialist republicanism
  2. Freedom and mental health
  3. The politics of sexual desire

I am a Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, where I teach courses in political theory and the history of political thought.

Copies of most of my articles are available via academia.edu or my publications page.

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  • About Me
  • Publications
  • Other Essays
  • Teaching
  • Recent Projects