Andrew Ruble

Andrew Ruble is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Utah, an M.A. from San Francisco State University, and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research integrates Chinese thought, social science, and business ethics to develop cross-cultural leadership models, particularly informed by Confucian philosophy. He teaches courses such as PHI 131: Sex and Death, PHI 141: What Makes a Life Good, and PHI 261: Ethical Issues in Business.

• Education:
• PhD in Philosophy, University of Utah
• M.A. in Philosophy, San Francisco State University
• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Research interests include redefining leadership ethics through non-Western perspectives, emphasizing organizational culture and community-focused approaches. His work addresses cultural insensitivity in global business practices and seeks to bridge empirical social science with Confucian principles in leadership theory, particularly relevant to East Asian contexts. He advocates for reviving philosophical discussions on leadership character in modern organizations.