My research interests include the philosophical implications of re-seeing many nonhuman animals as living within norm-laden contexts of action. In particular, I am interested in how such a re-seeing can enrich traditional discussions of epistemic justification, including evidence gathering, as well as pro-social behavior and its relation to moral agency. It has also contributed to my interest in animal research ethics, particularly in the area of nonhuman primate research, and how our growing knowledge of nonhuman primate agential capacities ought to change our attitudes about seeking their participation in captive research. I am also interes…

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