Rebecca Roache

Rebecca Roache
Born
Pembrokeshire, South Wales
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolAnalytic[citation needed]
InstitutionsRoyal Holloway University of London
Doctoral advisorD. H. Mellor, Jane Heal
Main interests
Philosophy of language
Notable ideas
Theory of swearing

Rebecca Roache is a British philosopher and Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, known for her work on the philosophy of language, practical ethics and philosophy of mind.[1] She is particularly noted for her work on swearing, which has featured in various media, such as the BBC.[2]

  1. ^ Departmental website
  2. ^ BBC article on swearing, accessed 27 February 2017.