Amy Olberding

Amy Olberding is the President's Associates Presidential Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. She holds a PhD from the University of Hawai'i and specializes in ethics, early Chinese philosophy (particularly Confucianism), and the moral dimensions of everyday life, grief, and civility. Her research examines how exemplars shape moral reasoning and the philosophical significance of ordinary interactions.

Her academic interests include:

• Early Chinese Philosophy: Confucian ethics, classical texts like the Analects, and comparative perspectives.
• Moral Psychology: The role of emotions (grief, regret) and social behaviors (rudeness, etiquette) in ethical development.
• Applied Ethics: Civility, abortion debates, and diversity in academia.

Olberding's publications consistently explore Confucian contributions to moral philosophy, critiques of academic exclusivity, and the ethics of interpersonal conduct. Her recent work emphasizes practical applications of philosophy to social dynamics and institutional practices.

Awards and fellowships:

• Dao Annual Best Essay Award (2013)
• Howard Foundation Fellowship (2009–2010)
• OU Arts and Humanities Faculty Fellowship (2017)

She teaches courses including Introduction to Ethics, Chinese Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, and Civility. No information about students, grants, or labs is available.