Victor Kumar

Victor Kumar is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Boston University and Director of the interdisciplinary Mind and Morality Lab. His research focuses on ethics, cognitive science, and evolutionary theory, particularly the psychological and cultural drivers of social change. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan and the University of Toronto.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Arizona

Research Interests: Explores intersections between moral philosophy and evolutionary science, including how evolutionary processes shape human morality. Co-authored A Better Ape (Oxford UP, 2022), analyzing moral progress through an evolutionary lens. Current projects investigate cultural mechanisms enabling ethical advancement.

Awards/Grants:

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Advising & Labs: Oversees the Mind and Morality Lab, fostering collaborative research on moral psychology and cultural evolution. No advisee名单 provided in text.