Personal profile
Research overview
I am generally interested in the philosophy of the human sciences, particularly those that address practical and theoretical reasoning. This interest has led me to the thought of Benedict de Spinoza – an early pioneer of philosophical anthropology. My other interests include the philosophy of economics and political economy, René Girard and mimetic theory, and early Daoist texts, especially the Zhuangzi.
Research interests
Early modern philosophy, philosophy of economics, philosophy of social science
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Antitelic essences in Spinoza’s “mystical atheism”
Douglas, A., 21 Jan 2026, In: Topoi. Online firstResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self
Xavier Douglas, A., 12 Jul 2025, Penguin. 259 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Essence is fluttering
Douglas, A., 1 Sept 2025, Aeon.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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From breath to beatitude: Spinoza in respiratory medicine
Lim, T. K. & Douglas, A., Dec 2025, In: Respirology. 30, 12, p. 1204-1205Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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God as moral anti-exemplar in Spinoza
Xavier Douglas, A., Oct 2025, In: Topoi. 44, 4, p. 983–991 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
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The Future of Work and Income: The Future of Work and Income
Douglas, A. (PI) & Sachs-Cobbe, B. (CoI)
18/01/21 → 17/01/23
Project: Standard
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The Philosophy of Hope
Xavier Douglas, A. (Speaker)
28 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Trade-Offs in the Future of Work
Sachs-Cobbe, B. A. (Speaker), Xavier Douglas, A. (Speaker) & Thomas, D. M. (Speaker)
22 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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2021 Young Ambassadors Projects: Life and Debt
Xavier Douglas, A. (Participant)
9 Jun 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Appearance on BBC Green Thinking Podcast
Xavier Douglas, A. (Participant)
4 Jun 2021Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Should Private Sector Debt Relief be Part of the Exit Strategy?
Xavier Douglas, A. (Participant)
14 May 2020Activity: Other activity types › Other
Prizes
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Summer Stipend Program
Xavier Douglas, A. (Recipient), 4 May 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Media Reviews of Against Identity
10/06/25 → 6/07/25
3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Relating to Research