About
Lars Lindblom is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with both the Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics (FTE) and the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). He serves as the program director for the master's program "Ethics, Science, and Policy" and is the executive editor of the journal De Ethica.
Dr. Lindblom's research focuses on issues at the interface between theories of justice, policy, and science. His work spans several key areas including:
- Theories of justice and equality
- Children's rights and welfare
- Agency and ethical implications of artificial intelligence
- Democratic stability and governance
- Risk management and policy development
His recent publications demonstrate a strong engagement with contemporary ethical challenges, particularly at the intersection of AI, data protection, and human rights. Lindblom's work shows a consistent pattern of addressing practical ethical dilemmas through philosophical analysis, with increasing emphasis on how emerging technologies impact fundamental rights and democratic processes.
Lindblom has received recognition for his contributions to academic discourse through his editorial role at De Ethica and his leadership in developing the master's program in Ethics, Science, and Policy.
As an educator, Lindblom has taught across a broad spectrum from History of Philosophy to Political Philosophy and Computer Science Professionalism, with recent emphasis on AI ethics both in regular university courses and commissioned professional training programs. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of ethical frameworks to real-world policy challenges.
He is actively involved in Linköping University's Center for Applied Ethics (CTE) and the research environment Philosophy and Applied Ethics, which provides an institutional framework for philosophical research with an interdisciplinary focus on the role of science in society.
