Benjamin Ferguson

Benjamin Ferguson is a Professor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and Director of the PPE programme at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, particularly the ethics of market-based interactions such as exploitation and fraud, alongside inquiries into Kantian ethics, love, and moral reasoning. He teaches PH337 (Principles of Political Economy: Economics & Philosophy) in collaboration with Peter Hammond.

Dr. Ferguson’s work spans interdisciplinary topics including bioethics, global health policy, and colonialism’s ethical implications. Recent research examines issues like HIV testing policies in Zambia, intergenerational risk pooling, and territorial rights. His contributions bridge philosophy with practical policy analysis, reflecting a commitment to socially relevant scholarship.

His publications explore themes of exploitation across diverse contexts—from consumer choices to labor markets—and engage with contemporary debates in libertarianism and virtue ethics. He has authored reviews on influential works in political theory and maintains active engagement with both academic and applied ethical questions.