My main research interests are in value theory and philosophy of science. I have a secondary interest in epistemology that intersects with both areas (esp. moral epistemology). In value theory, I am particularly interested in motivation and non-natural moral realism, but I am also interested aesthetics where I argue in favor of objective beauty. In the philosophy of science, I have contributed a significant amount of my effort to work pertaining to cancer. My most significant work has been defining cancer cells, and cancer as a whole, as homeostatic property clusters. Currently, I am working on developing a qualitative description of evil whe…
My main research interests are in value theory and philosophy of science. I have a secondary interest in epistemology that intersects with both areas (esp. moral epistemology). In value theory, I am particularly interested in motivation and non-natural moral realism, but I am also interested aesthetics where I argue in favor of objective beauty. In the philosophy of science, I have contributed a significant amount of my effort to work pertaining to cancer. My most significant work has been defining cancer cells, and cancer as a whole, as homeostatic property clusters. 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, in the past, I have served as the PGSA Social Committee Chair and Program Director for the Minorities and Philosophy Mentoring Program at Florida State University.
