Ornaith Mary ODowd , PhD
Assoc Professor
Associate Professor of Philosophy
UC Blue Ash
9555 Plainfield Road
Blue Ash, Ohio 45236
Email ornaith.odowd@uc.edu
Professional Summary
I am a philosopher specializing in ethics, social and political philosophy, and feminist philosophy. My published work and conference presentations have focused on Kantian ethics, the role of care in moral theory, and moral responsibility in the context of systemic problems.
Education
PhD: City University of New York New York, 2011 (Philosophy)
Research and Practice Interests
Theoretical and applied ethics, social and political philosophy, feminist philosophy
Positions and Work Experience
08-15-2013 -To Present Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UC Blue Ash, Cincinnati
08-15-2011 -07-31-2013 Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Charleston,
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
(2016. ) 'Caring about' and the problem of overwhelming obligations .Hypatia, , 31 (4 ) ,
(2012. ) Care and abstract principles .27 (2 ) ,
(2018. ) Microaggressions: a Kantian Account .Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, , 21 (3 ) ,
Presentations
Paper Presentations
The political role of caring about .Florida. Conference.
Care in Kantian Ethics .Galway, Ireland. Conference.
Courses Taught
15-PHIL-111 CONT MORAL ISSUES Level:Undergraduate
Introduction to Philosophy Level:Undergraduate
Business Ethics Level:Undergraduate
Medical Ethics Level:Undergraduate
Moral and Political Ideas: Modern Europe Level:Undergraduate
Philosophy and religion Level:Undergraduate
Philosophy and sexuality Level:Undergraduate
Contact Information
Academic - UC Blue Ash
9555 Plainfield Road
Blue Ash
Ohio, 45236
ornaith.odowd@uc.edu