Edmund Henden

Edmund Henden is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Professions. He holds a Mag. art. from the University of Oslo and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His academic work bridges theoretical philosophical inquiry with practical ethical concerns across multiple professional domains.

Henden's research program centers on ethics and professional practice, moral psychology, action theory, and the philosophy of social science. He explores questions concerning autonomy, free will, voluntariness, informed consent, self-control, rationality, and decision-making through empirically informed philosophical analyses. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of philosophical theory with practical ethical concerns, particularly in healthcare contexts and professional practice. A significant portion of his scholarship addresses normative issues related to addiction and autonomy, examining how addiction affects decision-making capacity and moral agency.

Henden currently leads an NFR-funded project titled 'Automating Technologies and the Future of Meaningful Work (AUTOMA),' investigating how workplace automation affects meaningful work. This represents a natural extension of his research interests into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in professional contexts. His publications span numerous high-impact journals including Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, Frontiers in Psychology, BMJ Health & Care Informatics, and the American Journal of Bioethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges philosophy with psychology, healthcare, and technology ethics.

Henden regularly teaches PhD courses in the philosophy of science and ethics. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a progression from foundational work on addiction and autonomy to contemporary challenges posed by AI and digital technologies, maintaining relevance to emerging ethical dilemmas while preserving philosophical rigor. His collaborative work with researchers like Kristine Bærøe highlights his engagement with practical ethical implementation in healthcare and technology domains.