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Eric Palmer is a Professor in the Department of History at Allegheny College, where he also serves as the Philosophy Program Chair. He teaches courses in philosophy, including Values and Knowledge, The Examined Life, Global Justice, Early Modern Philosophy, and Business Ethics. His academic work bridges philosophy and history, with a focus on ethical and historical dimensions of development and science.
His research interests lie primarily in applied ethical theory, especially as it relates to globalization, development, multinational business, international law, and human rights. He also specializes in the history of philosophy, particularly the early modern period (Descartes, 1580–1650) and French Enlightenment (Voltaire, 1730–89), as well as the philosophy and history of science from 1500 to 1750, with a focus on astronomy, physics, and the role of divine teleology in scientific explanation.
Palmer’s recent scholarly work explores the concept of human and social development in relation to the Capabilities Approach and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as its intersections with decolonial thought. He has co-edited the Journal of Global Ethics and led National Endowment for the Humanities institutes on development ethics and global justice. His publications span topics such as microfinance crises, payday lending, and the historical evolution of scientific explanation.
His work appears on PhilPapers and SSRN, and he has edited a volume on Gender Justice and translated Voltaire’s Candide. He has also contributed to special issues on reconciliation and indigenous justice.
Palmer has held leadership roles including President of the International Development Ethics Association (2014–2022) and co-director of NEH-funded summer institutes. He maintains active engagement with global ethical discourse through editorial and collaborative research.
He advises students through course supervision and mentorship, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. He is involved in interdisciplinary research teams and editorial boards, particularly around global ethics and development. His office is located in Arter Hall, and he holds virtual office hours via Google Meet.
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