Emily Thomas

Associate Professor in Philosophy , Durham University

Emily Thomas is associate professor in philosophy at Durham University, UK. She writes on many topics but especially space, time, and travel. Her most recent trade book is The Meaning of Travel: Philosophers Abroad (2020), and her most recent academic book is Victoria Welby (2023).

Website

X (Formerly Twitter)

Written by Emily Thomas

Ancient stone ruins with columns and a carved pillar in the foreground, set against a mountainous backdrop under a clear sky.

essay

History of ideas

Aristotle on making babies

He was the first great observer of nature. But his theory of human reproduction was deeply sexist – and enduring

Emily Thomas

Two fighter jets in flight with vivid orange and red aerodynamic shock waves depicted in the background.

essay

Thinkers and theories

Before, now, and next

Pastness, presentness and futurity seem to be real features of the world, but are they? On McTaggart’s philosophy of time

Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas has also published 1 article on