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Key contributor to modern critical social theory and the concept of the public sphere.

His work spans a range of topics within political theory, moral philosophy, and the philosophy of culture, especially exploring identity and cosmopolitanism.

Pioneered animal rights and applied ethics, notably through his concept of 'speciesism'.

Explores the complexities of modern identity, secularism, and the formation of the self within social frameworks.

Created the 'Capabilities Approach' which emphasizes human dignity and personal capabilities.

Known for his critique of material reductionist accounts of the mind, particularly in his essay 'What Is It Like to Be a Bat?'.

Developed 'foundherentism', a theory of justification that combines foundationalism and coherentism.

Coined the term 'hard problem of consciousness', relating to why and how we have qualia or phenomenological experiences.

Known for his efforts in defending quasi-realism in ethics and his work on practical philosophy and metaethics.

Advocates for neurophilosophy, which bridges the gap between neuroscience and philosophy.

Critiques the notion of meritocracy and explores the moral limits of markets.

Developed the 'Capability Approach', which assesses social arrangements and welfare economics.

Notable for her work on gender performativity and her contributions to feminist philosophy.

Known for his work in modal logic and the metaphysics of modality, as well as his theory of proper names.

Known for his work on virtue ethics, particularly through the lens of Aristotelian philosophy.

Known for his research on the philosophy of mind, particularly on consciousness and free will.

Although primarily a linguist, he has contributed significantly to the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind.

Famous for his 'Chinese Room' argument against strong artificial intelligence.

Explores the role of race, gender, and class in American society and is a critic of social injustices.