Eric Hutton

Professor Eric Hutton at the University of Utah's College of Humanities specializes in Chinese and Ancient Greek philosophy, with particular emphasis on ethics, moral psychology, and cross-cultural comparisons. His academic journey began with a BA in Classics and Chinese from Stanford University, followed by an MA in Chinese from Harvard University, culminating in a PhD in Philosophy from Stanford University (2001).

• Professional Timeline: Assistant Professor (2001-2009), Associate Professor (2009-2019), Professor (2019-present)
• Key Research Areas: Chinese philosophy, Ancient Greek philosophy, ethics, moral psychology, ritual studies, and political philosophy

His recent publications focus on:

• Comparative analysis of early Chinese and Greek political concepts (e.g., wei in 2024 work)
• Intersections between ethics and the arts in classical Chinese thought
• Epistemological aspects of Confucian tradition
• Philosophical dialogues between Xunzi and contemporary virtue ethics
• Historical transmission of classical texts (e.g., Matteo Ricci's sources in 2025 publication)

Hutton's teaching portfolio includes specialized graduate and undergraduate courses in classical Chinese philosophy, Plato's Republic, contemporary ethics, and virtue ethics seminars.