My main research interests are in the value theory, philosophy of science, and epistemology. My interests in value theory have a broad range. Topics in value theory that receive most of my attention are normativity, applied ethics (esp. medical ethics), and well-being. Currently, I am working on developing a qualitative description of evil that is largely response dependent upon the attitudes of the evildoer. 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 th…
My main research interests are in the value theory, philosophy of science, and epistemology. My interests in value theory have a broad range. Topics in value theory that receive most of my attention are normativity, applied ethics (esp. medical ethics), and well-being. Currently, I am working on developing a qualitative description of evil that is largely response dependent upon the attitudes of the evildoer. 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 results 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.
