Scott Dunham

Dr. Scott Dunham is an Associate Professor in the Environment & Sustainability department at the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, Fredericton. He specializes in philosophy and religious studies, with a focus on environmental ethics and the concept of nature in Western thought.

Education:

• PhD in Religious Studies (2005), McMaster University
• Master of Arts in Theology (1997), Acadia University
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy (1991), University of New Brunswick

His research explores the intersection of beauty and ethics, arguing that natural beauty forms the foundation for ethical understanding. He is currently developing a book on this topic, featuring Aldo Leopold as a key figure. Dunham also contributes to policy research in fisheries ethics and has published works through SUNY Press and academic journals.