Lara Denis | |
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Born | April 17, 1969 |
Education | Cornell University (PhD) |
Era | 21st-century philosophy |
Region | Western philosophy |
Institutions | Agnes Scott College |
Lara Denis (born April 17, 1969) is an American philosopher and Professor of Philosophy and Director of Ethics Program at Agnes Scott College. [1] She is known for her works on Kantian ethics. [2] [3] [4] Denis is a former President of Phi Beta Kappa (2007-2008).
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