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ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability

ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability

Update: 2025-05-01
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Elizabeth Barnes is an author and Professor of philosophy at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, she reflects on her unconventional journey into philosophy, and her experience living with disabilities. Elizabeth questions conventional views on disability, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of wellbeing, and shares how philosophy helps her find comfort and meaning in life’s challenges.


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ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability

ELIZABETH BARNES: the minority body and the ethics of disability