Andrew Fenton

Andrew Fenton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Calgary, an MA from Dalhousie University, and a BA (Hons) from Acadia University. His research focuses on animal ethics, the philosophy of animal cognition, and autism. He has published widely in journals like Biology and Philosophy and Neuroethics, and co-authored chapters in volumes such as The Philosophy of Autism.

His work critically examines ethical issues in animal research, including nonhuman primate studies and pandemic-related practices. He advocates for stronger legislative protections for laboratory animals and challenges ethical inconsistencies in human-animal chimera research. Fenton also explores the moral implications of autism through a neurodiversity lens, emphasizing the need for balanced research agendas.

Recent contributions include analyzing the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness and critiquing vaccine redistribution policies during the pandemic. His articles highlight themes of animal welfare, pandemic ethics, and the intersection of science and morality.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his impactful research has influenced policy debates. He collaborates with organizations like Impact Ethics and co-authors frequently with colleagues such as Letitia Meynell and L. Syd M. Johnson. His work bridges philosophy and applied ethics, addressing contemporary challenges in bioethics and animal rights.