Andrew Franklin-Hall

Andrew Franklin-Hall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, with additional affiliations as a Faculty Associate at the Centre for Ethics and Faculty Affiliate at the Joint Centre for Bioethics. He coordinates the Ethics & Political Philosophy Interest Group and maintains an active research profile focused on normative and applied ethics frameworks.

Education
He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Columbia University (2011) and a BA in Philosophy and English from Saint Louis University (2001).

Research Interests
Franklin-Hall's work centers on ethical dimensions across human lifespans, examining how life stages influence moral reasoning. His primary investigations explore autonomy development in adolescence, ethical challenges in dementia care, narrative identity formation, and the philosophical foundations of love and emotion. Secondary interests include political liberalism, bioethical dilemmas, and educational philosophy, with consistent attention to Locke's theories and practical ethics applications.

Publications Focus
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on life-stage ethics, with works exploring autonomy transitions in youth, cognitive degeneration in aging populations, and foundational parenthood ethics. Recent publications examine love's persistence through dementia, Lockean parental authority, and ethical reviews of family policy frameworks, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with psychology and law.

Professional Affiliations

• Centre for Ethics - Faculty Associate
• Joint Centre for Bioethics - Faculty Affiliate
• Ethics & Political Philosophy Interest Group - Coordinator