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Elizabeth Foreman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Philosophy at Missouri State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She earned her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics and Contemporary Issues, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Law, Theories of Ethics, and Bioethics.
Research Focus
Dr. Foreman specializes in normative ethics and applied ethics, with particular emphasis on:
- Animal ethics and moral consideration of nonhuman entities
- Kantian ethical frameworks
- Theories of respect and moral status
- Bioethical dilemmas
- Environmental philosophy
Her research consistently explores the ethical dimensions of human-animal relationships, moral objecthood, and agent-centered normative theories.
Publications Overview
Her 15 most recent publications (2003-2023) demonstrate a strong focus on ethical theory development through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and critical reviews. Key thematic patterns include:
- Sustained examination of animal ethics across contexts (captivity, food systems, moral status)
- Re-evaluation of Kantian frameworks in contemporary ethics
- Interrogations of moral respect and consideration principles
- Critical analyses of bioethical edge cases
Publications appear in leading philosophy journals including the Journal of Value Inquiry, Environmental Ethics, and Ethical Theory and Moral Practice.
Professional Activities
No awards, student advising relationships, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the available information.
