Andrew T. Brei

Andrew T. Brei is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University and teaches courses in Environmental Philosophy, Ethics, and the History of Philosophy. His research focuses on moral motivation, the normative nature of love, and the ethics of extra-terrestrial settlement.

Dr. Brei's educational background includes degrees in German and Philosophy, culminating in a dissertation titled Our Right to Health and Our Duty to Nature. He is particularly engaged with contemporary ethical issues including biomedical ethics, environmental ethics, and the intersection of technology and morality.

His publications span engineering ethics, animal rights, and ecological philosophy, with recent works addressing ethical frameworks for engineering organizations and the moral implications of space colonization. He has presented at venues ranging from academic conferences to industry webinars on topics like crisis ethics and Laudato Si' and environmental hope.

Beyond academia, Dr. Brei is committed to family life, philosophical advocacy, and blues guitaristry. His work systematically links abstract ethical theory with practical applications in professional settings and global challenges.