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Aaron Garrett is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Admissions at Boston University's Arts & Sciences division. He holds a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research. His research focuses on the history of modern moral philosophy, philosophical methodology, and the philosophy of film, with notable projects on seventeenth- and eighteenth-century ethics and Spinoza's political thought. Recent publications include analyses of Hume's racial theories, Adam Smith's views on slavery, and Spinoza's geometrical ethics.
- Education: Ph.D., New School for Social Research
- Research Interests: History of Ethics, Early Modern Philosophy (17th/18th centuries), Philosophy of Film, Moral Luck, and Political Philosophy.
His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary ethical questions, examining figures like Hume, Smith, and Spinoza. Key themes include moral psychology, racial discourse in Enlightenment thought, and the intersection of science and ethics. Garrett's articles frequently engage with underrepresented voices in philosophical history, such as Phillis Wheatley and enslaved author Cugoano.
Notable contributions include a monograph on seventeenth-century moral philosophy and a forthcoming volume on eighteenth-century ethics. His writing also explores Spinoza's political ontology and the role of self-knowledge in ethical systems.
While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact in early modern philosophy.
