Personal profile
Biography
Nora Ward is a lecturer in PhilosophyEthics in the discipline of Philosophy at the School of History and Philosophy, University of Galway. Her area of specialization is environmental and Public - No restriction philosophy, with a particular interest in the ethics of attention, ecofeminism, environmental justice, and the philosophy of coexistence.
Research Interests
My research focuses on the normative dimensions of environmental modalities and practices. My current projects considers the role ofecological attentiveness inaddressing ethical concerns relating toanimal welfare and biodiversity conservation. Related interests and work havefocused on deep ecology, ecofeminism, the philosophy of coexistence,the environmental thought of John Moriarty, and ecomodernism.
Teaching Interests
Moral Philosophy (Environmental PhilosophyEthics; Bioethics), Hellenistic and Ancient Philosophy; Ethics and Epistemology
Education/Academic qualification
BA, MA, PhD
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 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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An Environmental Ethic of Surprise: On The Virtue of Playful and Loving Attention
Ward, N., 1 Jan 2024Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Attending to Animals and Animal Attention
Ward, N., 1 Sep 2024, In: Journal of Animal Ethics. 14, 2, p. 170-185 16 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Commonage Consciousness and Fitting in with the Earth: John Moriarty and Deep Ecology
Ward, N., 1 Jan 2023, Fittingness and Environmental Ethics: Philosophical, Theological and Applied Perspectives. Taylor and Francis, p. 33-49 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Eyes of the Tree: Applying Field Environmental Philosophy to Tackle Conservation Problems at Long-Term Socio-ecological Research Sites
Ward, N., 1 Jun 2023, Field Environmental Philosophy Education for Biocultural Conservation. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Ontopoetics and the Environmental Philosophy of John Moriarty
Ward, N., 1 Jan 2022, In: Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology. 27, (1-2)Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Philosophy in the Wild Workshop
Elvis, L. (Other), Ward, N. (Other), Dianetti, M. (Other) & Li Mandri, C. (Other)
10 Sep 2025Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
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"Nature: Animal, Moral, Technological" Association for Philosophy and Literature)
Ward, N. (Other)
25 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation
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International Association for Environmental Philosophy Annual)
Ward, N. (Conference Organising Committee Chairperson)
26 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Towards an Environmental Ethic of Fittingness Institute of Leadership and Social Ethics)
Ward, N. (Conference Organising Committee Chairperson)
23 Oct 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Department of Philosophy University of Galway Speaker Series
Ward, N. (Other)
14 Nov 2019Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
Press/Media
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The attention economy has made us less attentive, but there is a solution
Elvis, L., Dianetti, M., Ward, N. & Li Mandri, C.
6/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Team Interview: AIRE Collective
Elvis, L., Ward, N., Li Mandri, C. & Dianetti, M.
30/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
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