Gerard Casey (philosopher) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gerard Casey
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | 1951 (age 73–74) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin University of London University of Notre Dame National University of Ireland |
|
Notable work
|
|
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Libertarianism |
| Institutions | University College Dublin, Catholic University of America |
|
Main interests
|
|
|
Influences
|
|
Gerard Casey (born 1951) is an Irish professor and former politician. He is now a Professor Emeritus at University College Dublin (UCD), which means he is a retired professor who still holds his title. He is known for his work in philosophy, especially about law, politics, and religion.
Contents
Gerard Casey's Career in Academia
Gerard Casey has studied a lot and earned many advanced degrees. He has degrees in law from the University of London and University College Dublin (UCD). He also studied philosophy at University College Cork. He earned his master's (MA) and doctorate (PhD) degrees from the University of Notre Dame in the United States. Later, he received a higher doctorate (DLitt) from the National University of Ireland.
Teaching and Research Roles
From 1983 to 1986, Professor Casey was an Assistant Professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He then moved to University College Dublin (UCD) in 1986. At UCD, he was part of the School of Philosophy and even served as its Head from 2001 to 2006. He retired from UCD in December 2015.
Professional Groups and Appearances
Professor Casey is involved with several groups that focus on ideas about freedom and philosophy. He is a Fellow of Mises UK and an Associated Scholar of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. He also helps edit the Christian Libertarian Review. He is a member of the Free Speech Union and Academics for Academic Freedom, which are groups that support the right to speak freely and academic freedom. He has also been a member of important philosophical societies like the Royal Institute of Philosophy. In 2006, he appeared on a TV show called The Late Late Show to discuss a book about religion.
Gerard Casey's Activism and Views
Gerard Casey was involved in Irish politics during the 1990s. He led a political group called the Christian Solidarity Party from 1993 to 1999.
Political and Philosophical Ideas
Today, Professor Casey holds libertarian views. This means he believes in a lot of personal freedom and limited government. He also describes some of his philosophical ideas as anarchistic, which means he questions the need for a powerful government. His main interests in philosophy include political philosophy (how societies should be governed), philosophy of law (the ideas behind laws), and philosophy of religion (the ideas about religion).
Public Discussions
He has often appeared on radio and TV in Ireland and the UK. He shares his thoughts on current social and political topics. He describes himself as a Catholic when it comes to religion. He is also conservative on social matters, meaning he prefers traditional values. In politics, he is a libertarian, believing in individual liberty and less government control.
Books by Gerard Casey
Gerard Casey has written several books on his philosophical ideas:
- Born Alive: The Legal Status of the Unborn Child (2005)
- Murray Rothbard (2010)
- Libertarian Anarchy: Against the State (2012)
- Freedom's Progress? A History of Political Thought (2017)
- ZAP: Free Speech and Tolerance in the light of the Zero Aggression Principle (2019)
- After #MeToo: Feminism, Patriarchy, Toxic Masculinity and Sundry Cultural Delights (2020)
- Hidden Agender: Transgenderism's Struggle against Reality (2021)
