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Benjamin Ferguson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and Director of its PPE program. He holds a visiting position as a 2024-2025 Faculty Fellow at Tulane University's Center for Ethics (Murphy Institute). His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, particularly the ethics of market-based interactions like exploitation and fraud. Ferguson co-edited The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism (2022) and Exploitation: Perspectives from Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (2024). His work has been supported by the NWO and the British Academy. He publishes in journals such as Analysis and Philosophical Studies.
Affiliations:
- Professor of Philosophy, University of Warwick
- Visiting Faculty Fellow, Tulane University’s Center for Ethics
Research Interests:
Dr. Ferguson’s research bridges political theory and applied ethics, addressing topics such as libertarianism, economic justice, and the moral dimensions of market systems. His work critiques and analyzes contemporary policy issues through interdisciplinary lenses, including feminist, republican, and socialist perspectives. Key themes include:
- Ethics of market transactions
- Libertarian political theory
- Exploitation in modern economies
Publications:
His co-edited volumes explore libertarian thought’s applications to modern issues like vaccine mandates, gun control, and racial inequalities. Recent work engages with critiques from diverse philosophical traditions and economic schools (e.g., Chicago, Austrian).
Grants & Support:
- Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO)
- British Academy
Contact: bferguson1@tulane.edu
