My main research interests are in value theory and philosophy of science. I have a secondary interest in epistemology that intersects with both areas. My interests in value theory have a broad range. Topics in value theory that receive most of my attention are applied ethics (esp. medical ethics), moral realism, and moral psychology. In the philosophy of science, I am especially interested in topics pertaining to biomedical medicine (my work has focused primarily on cancer, but I have recently grown an interest in neurology). Currently, I am working on developing a qualitative description of evil where evil actions are described as an intenti…
My main research interests are in value theory and philosophy of science. I have a secondary interest in epistemology that intersects with both areas. My interests in value theory have a broad range. Topics in value theory that receive most of my attention are applied ethics (esp. medical ethics), moral realism, and moral psychology. In the philosophy of science, I am especially interested in topics pertaining to biomedical medicine (my work has focused primarily on cancer, but I have recently grown an interest in neurology). Currently, I am working on developing a qualitative description of evil where evil actions are described as an intentionally crass regard for moral values which results in the moral residue that affects victims and bystanders. In association with this project, I am also working on a paper considering the normative status of forgiving evil. Here, I am arguing that it is inappropriate, and thus concluding evil lies outside of the scope of forgiveness, because there is no adequate ritual to atone for the moral residue of evil actions. In addition to my research, I have served as the PGSA Social Committee Chair and Program Director for the Minorities and Philosophy Mentoring Program at Florida State University.
