Alex Motchoulski

Alex Motchoulski is Assistant Professor in the Corcoran Department of Philosophy at the University of Virginia. He holds a B.A. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Ph.D. from University of Arizona. His Areas of Specialization (AOS) include Social & Political Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, and Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), with additional competence in Normative Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Medical Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Social Choice Theory.

Motchoulski's research investigates relational egalitarianism, democratic theory, and justice frameworks within political and social systems. His work connects normative philosophy with practical applications in institutional design, labor justice, and policy evaluation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity combining analytical philosophy with empirical considerations.

Publications consistently engage with themes of equality, justice, and political legitimacy. Recent works focus on authoritarianism theory, reparative justice, workplace hierarchies, and democratic justification. Research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between philosophy, political science, and economics.

Current Projects: Book manuscript 'Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food System' (co-authored with Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern) under advance contract with University of California Press.