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Dr. Andrew Kirton is a Lecturer in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds, based in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science. He joined Leeds in 2018 after completing a British Academy-funded project on trust in institutions at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the intersection of morality, trust, and human psychology, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence ethics, cognitive dissonance, and the philosophy of science. He holds a PGCert in Counselling Theory and Practice and is committed to pedagogical reform to reduce 'gatekeeping' in teaching.
Education: BA, MRes, and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Manchester; PGCert in Interpersonal and Counselling Skills.
Research Interests:
- Morality's origins in social/emotional wiring
- Trust, vulnerability, and attachment theory
- AI ethics, responsibility, and explainability
- Comparative rigor between sciences and pseudosciences
- Educational practices fostering critical thinking
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising & Grants: Supervising two PhD students on institutional trust and social media algorithms. Recipient of a Leeds Institute of Teaching Excellence grant for pedagogical research.
