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Philosopher · Writer · Researcher
Thinking publicly about ethics, knowledge, and the South African condition.
Ruth Linderoth is a philosopher whose work bridges academic research and public discourse — from the AVReQ project at the University of the Western Cape to columns in Daily Maverick.
Current focus
The texture of public reasoning
How do societies disagree well? My current research, anchored at the Anti-Violence & Reparative Quest (AVReQ) programme at UWC, examines the philosophical foundations of reparative justice and the conditions under which moral persuasion is possible after sustained historical harm.
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Recent academic milestone
A verified Instagram post from UWC Catalyst Philosophy marking recent graduations, including Ruth Linderoth's Master's graduation.
Published writing
Real essays & columns
Daily Maverick Opinionista
The ethical failure of preventive striking on Iranian civilians
A published Daily Maverick essay applying ethical principles such as proportionality, last resort, minimal force, and discrimination to preventive strikes on civilians.
Daily Maverick OpinionistaWe urgently need international agreements on human rights and the use of autonomous weapons
A published Daily Maverick essay on human rights, ethics, and the urgent need for international agreements governing autonomous weapons.
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