Nils-Hennes Stear

Nils-Hennes Stear is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Uppsala University, specializing in aesthetics and ethics. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2016) and has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including Universität Hamburg, Auburn University, and the University of Southampton. His research focuses on intersections between aesthetics and ethics, particularly cultural oppression in art, moral responsibility of artists, and feminist philosophy.

Education highlights include a PhD in Philosophy (University of Michigan, 2016), MA (University of Sheffield, 2009), and BA (University of Sheffield, 2007). His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on philosophical aesthetics, art ethics, and the philosophy of imagination.

Key research interests include ethical evaluation of artworks, cultural appropriation in aesthetic practices, and the normative dimensions of imaginative engagement. Notable works include Autonomism (2023), Imagining in Oppressive Contexts (2023), and Fatal Prescription (2020).

He has received awards such as the Australasian Journal of Philosophy Best Paper Award (2020) and has secured grants including a Humboldt Research Fellowship (€157,500) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (€195,455). His service includes leadership roles in academic societies and initiatives promoting diversity in philosophy.

Professional activities include editorial work for Hypatia, service on ethics committees, and public engagement through films and media commentary on art ethics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy with social justice concerns in cultural production.