Oliver Sensen

Oliver Sensen is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Tulane University, affiliated with the Program in Medical Ethics and Human Values at Tulane's Medical School. He has held visiting appointments at MIT, the University of Bremen, and the Baltic Federal University in Kaliningrad.

• PhD in Philosophy from King's College, University of Cambridge (2004)
• MA and BA in Philosophy from Munich School of Philosophy

His research focuses on Kant's ethics, particularly human dignity, autonomy, and respect. His work extends to medical ethics and social justice, with applications to disability, bioethics, and elder care. Recent research explores constructivism, moral realism, and Kant's Groundwork in contemporary metaethics.

Key publication trends include:

• 2024: Analyzing autonomy in Kant's moral theory
• 2022: Contributions to ethics of poverty relief, respect, and free will
• 2011-2016: Foundational work on Kant's conception of dignity

Scientific Recognition:

• Teaching awards from Harvard and Tulane
• Research funding from DFG, DAAD, and Tulane's Center for Ethics and Public Affairs
• Vice President of the North American Kant Society (2017)