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Darryl Gunson is an ex-steelworker who turned to academia, especially philosophy and sociology, in the early 1980s. He studied at Manchester University where he graduated top of his class with a first-class honours degree in philosophy and sociology. He was subsequently awarded a British Academiy grant to study for a PhD in philosophy of language on the topic of theories of meaning. This was awarded in 1996
More recently, he was awarded a second PhD, also from Manchester University (School of Law, Centre for Social Ethics and Policy), in bioethics and medical jurisprudence, for work on genetic enhancement, ethical values and rationality.
He has been employed by the UWS (formerly University of Paisley) since 1994 and is a Senior Lecturer. He has also taught at Manchester Metropolitan University and at the University of Manchester.
He teaches, or has taught, Social Theory, Philosophy, Social Science Research Methods, Philosophy of Science, Sociology of Work and Globalisation, Applied Ethics.
His main interests these days lay in the application of bioethical and social theoretical concepts and ideas. He was written and published on a broad range of topics including: genetics, cognitive enhancement, moral enhancement, philosophical bioethics, solidarity as a bioethical value, The Universal Declaration of Bioethics and Human Rights, social justice, global ethics, critical theory, Habermasian perspectives in bioethics. He is currently working on a project about supernatural beliefs and mental health.
Areas of expertise include:
Desired research direction is to continue to work collaborate with Amina on issues to surrounding Muslim female health; to further disseminate results of the latest report via spin-off articles; to continue work on Bioethical topics.
Currently arranging meetings with Amina to discuss potential future collaborative projects
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):
Member of WoSRES, West of Scotland Research Ethics Service
2012 → 2015
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Darryl Gunson (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Darryl Gunson (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Darryl Gunson (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Darryl Gunson (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Darryl Gunson (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk