Much of my research has focused on questions concerning the relationship between divine and secondary causes (e.g., occasionalism and concurrentism) that have arisen both in the early modern historical context and in contemporary philosophy of religion.
I've also done some work on Rule Consequentialism (RC). I'm particularly interested in the competing concerns of ideal and non-ideal theory in formulations of RC and in RC's prospects as a foundation for religious ethics that can integrate religious and secular sources of moral guidance.
I taught at Lee University from 2008-2022, worked briefly for the American Philosophical Association as t…
Much of my research has focused on questions concerning the relationship between divine and secondary causes (e.g., occasionalism and concurrentism) that have arisen both in the early modern historical context and in contemporary philosophy of religion.
I've also done some work on Rule Consequentialism (RC). I'm particularly interested in the competing concerns of ideal and non-ideal theory in formulations of RC and in RC's prospects as a foundation for religious ethics that can integrate religious and secular sources of moral guidance.
I taught at Lee University from 2008-2022, worked briefly for the American Philosophical Association as the Program Assistant for Governance and Awards, and was a Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy at Berry College from 2023-2025. I have more recently transitioned to working outside of academia, beginning a career in sustainability as Campus Facilities and Sustainability Manager at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, TN. This transition has gotten me interested in puzzles concerning the moral foundations of the goals of sustainability and conservation work.
