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Chris Melenovsky is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Suffolk University, specializing in Political/Social Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, and Legal Philosophy. His work explores the moral significance of social practices and institutions, bridging Kantian ethics and contemporary political theory.
Education: PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania (2014), BA from the University of Michigan.
Research focuses on reconciling Kantian moral ideals with social contingency through his book project “Kantian Conventionalism”, analyzing how institutions like legal systems and family norms shape individual moral obligations. He teaches courses on ethics, law, and political economy.
Recent publications address topics such as basic liberties, promise-keeping, and the intersection of incentives and moral theory. His work is published in Res Publica, Philosophical Quarterly, and Ethics.
No notable awards are listed, but he has held prior roles including Assistant Professor at Utica College (2016–2018) and Research Assistant Professor in UNC Chapel Hill’s PPE Program (2014–2016).
