About
Olle Risberg is a researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Philosophy and Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm. His work focuses on metaethics, moral skepticism, and theories of harm, with a particular emphasis on moral objectivity and normative rationality. From 2021–2024, he led the Swedish Research Council-funded project The Wisdom of the Crowd as principal investigator. He is currently a Pro Futura Scientia fellow (2024–2029) and participates in the Hidden Convergence in Ethics project (2024–2026).
- Principal Investigator, Swedish Research Council (2021–2024)
- Pro Futura Scientia Fellow (2024–2029)
- Editor-in-Chief, Filosofisk tidskrift
- Co-author, Grundbok i metaetik (2021)
- Host, Filosofisk podcast
- Member, Young Academy of Sweden
His research explores:
- Moral objectivity and epistemological skepticism
- Normative reasons and rationality
- Foundational theories of harm and benefit
- Convergence in ethical theories (consequentialism/deontology)
Recent publications in Philosophical Review (2025), Oxford Studies in Metaethics (2025), and Journal of Moral Philosophy (2023) demonstrate his focus on analytical ethics and metaethical frameworks. His collaborative work with Jens Johansson and Eric Carlson (2022–2024) examines counterfactual approaches to harm and benefit.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Pro Futura Scientia Fellowship (Uppsala University & SCAS, 2024–2029)
- Young Academy of Sweden membership
