Andres Moles

Andres Moles is an Associate Professor at Central European University (CEU), holding positions across multiple departments and schools. He serves as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and holds academic ranks in the Department of Political Science, Department of Philosophy, and the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations. He is also affiliated with the Center for Ethics and Law in Biomedicine. His interdisciplinary work bridges political theory with social science insights, focusing on liberal democratic frameworks and distributive justice. Moles earned his BA in Philosophy from the National University of Mexico (UNAM), followed by an MA in Philosophy and Social Theory and a PhD in Politics from the University of Warwick.

His research explores how liberal political arguments align with modern behavioral science findings, addressing topics like choice architecture, neuroethics, and the ethics of public policy interventions. Recent work includes debates on discrimination, biotechnological equity, and the legitimacy of nudging in liberal societies. He frequently participates in academic events, such as the 2025 Roundtable on Migration in Political Theory and the 2022 Constitutionalism conference honoring Nenad Dimitrijevic.

Moles’s academic contributions emphasize the practical implications of political theory, particularly in balancing individual autonomy with collective societal goals. His work often critiques perfectionist assumptions in liberalism while advocating for evidence-based policy design. He has no listed scientific awards but maintains active involvement in CEU’s governance and educational programs.