About
Dr. Tatjana Tarkian is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Erfurt. She concurrently serves as Seminar Manager for the Philosophy Seminar, Academic Advisor for the Bachelor of Philosophy program, and Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer for the university.
Her research critically examines foundational and applied ethical questions, with focuses on:
- Metaethics: Investigating the nature of moral truth and epistemic justification
- Applied Ethics: Analyzing contemporary issues in reproductive technologies and genetic selection
- Political Philosophy: Exploring justice frameworks in societal governance
- Ethical Theory: Developing functionalist approaches to moral naturalism
Her scholarly publications (2008-2020) predominantly address metaethical frameworks and bioethical applications. Recent works demonstrate concentrated focus on reproductive ethics, including moral analyses of prenatal genetic selection and discrimination objections. Earlier publications establish theoretical foundations regarding moral truth and naturalistic ethics.
As Academic Advisor for the Bachelor of Philosophy program, she guides undergraduate curriculum development and student progression through the degree. No information is available regarding research grants, laboratory affiliations, or supervised students.
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