Hamish Russell

Hamish Russell is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Philosophy at the School of Humanities, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on the ethics of roles within complex institutions, exploring how professional obligations interact with broader moral frameworks. He teaches courses in ethics, political philosophy, human rights, and philosophy of sexuality.

Education: PhD in Philosophy (University of Toronto, 2022), BA(Hons) Philosophy (University of Auckland, 2013), BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (2012).

Research interests include institutional normativity, professional roles' ethical implications, and conflicts between role-based obligations and personal morality. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and ethical governance. Recent publications analyze role morality in business ethics and tax avoidance responsibilities.

• Awards: Best Dissertation Award (2023), Teaching Award (2021), Amartya Sen Essay Prize (2014)
• Advising: Supervised projects in political philosophy, philosophy of sexuality, and applied ethics

His scholarship bridges theoretical ethics and practical institutional challenges, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of professional roles in contemporary society.