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Daniel Kelly is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Purdue University, where he serves as a founding member of the Moral Psychology Research Group and contributes to the Center for Research on Diversity and Inclusion and Building Sustainable Communities cluster.
His academic background includes a Ph.D. in philosophy from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in philosophy from Tufts University, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English literature from Illinois Wesleyan University.
Dr. Kelly’s research centers on moral psychology, particularly the intersection of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and evolutionary theory. He is renowned for his work on disgust’s moral significance, as evidenced by his book Yuck! The Nature and Moral Significance of Disgust, alongside investigations into social norms, racial cognition, and cross-cultural diversity. His scholarship bridges theoretical philosophy with empirical cognitive science.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on social normativity, moral cognition, and the cultural evolution of ethical systems. His work increasingly addresses real-world applications, including climate change governance, antiracism initiatives, and pandemic response strategies, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor across philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.
His scientific achievements include:
- 2018-19 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
- Multiple Purdue University awards for teaching excellence and scholarly impact
Dr. Kelly spearheads the “Creating a New Moral Political Economy” project and secures competitive research funding, though specific grants aren’t detailed. His advising role extends through Purdue’s graduate philosophy program, though individual students aren’t named in source materials.
He co-leads the Moral Psychology Research Group—a collaborative hub for interdisciplinary normativity studies—and actively shapes initiatives at Purdue’s Center for Research on Diversity and Inclusion, focusing on structural approaches to equity in academic communities.
