About
Samuel Mortimer is the Intesa Sanpaolo Research Fellow at the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation, part of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds a PhD in Ethics and Legal Studies from the Wharton School and a BA in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Oxford.
Education:
- PhD in Ethics and Legal Studies, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- BA in Philosophy and Theology, University of Oxford
Research Interests: Samuel explores the normative foundations of trust, the ethics of meaningful work, and the intersection of money and purpose. His work bridges philosophy, organizational psychology, and business ethics, addressing questions about authenticity, moral psychology, and the commodification of non-economic values. Recent projects include collaborations with Alan Morrison on trust frameworks and investigations into how monetary systems influence perceptions of meaningful labor.
Article Trends: His publications focus on conceptualizing authenticity through social interaction, unpacking the role of money in defining vocational fulfillment, and analyzing ethical boundaries in commodification. These themes reflect a commitment to understanding human behavior through both philosophical and empirical lenses.
Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed, though his research is supported by the Intesa Sanpaolo Fellowship.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation, he collaborates with the Intesa Sanpaolo Professor of Business Ethics and Finance, Alan Morrison, on foundational trust research.
