Matthew Kinakin

Matthew Kinakin is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He joined the university in 2024 and holds office hours on Tuesdays at 40 George Square, Room 7.05.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow and M.A. and B.A. (Honours) in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia.

His research focuses on philosophy of mind, value theory, and metaethics, particularly the nature of affective experiences (e.g., pain/pleasure) and their connections to value, normativity, motivation, and knowledge. Current teaching includes Social Philosophy and Moral Philosophy at the undergraduate level, and Normative Ethics at the postgraduate level.

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