Floris van den Berg

Dr. Floris van den Berg is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development within the Department of Environmental Sciences. He specializes in environmental ethics, applied ethics, and philosophy of science, focusing on topics like sustainability, democracy, animal rights, and freedom of speech. His research explores societal challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, including the 'Institutions for Open Societies' initiative and 'Sustainability Education and Engagement.'

Van den Berg's media presence reflects his engagement with contentious issues: he critiques woke culture's rigidity, defends academic freedom regarding controversial topics, and debates veganism's ethical foundations. Notable works include his manifesto 'Green Liberalism' advocating market-driven environmental solutions and critiques of corporate sustainability practices. Though currently holds no listed awards, his media contributions emphasize public philosophy's role in societal discourse.

His teaching involves courses like 'Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development' and 'Philosophy of Science and Ethics.' No student advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned, but his research teams engage with themes like bottom-up societal initiatives and future food systems. He advocates for open academic debate while addressing modern ethical dilemmas in education, environment, and culture.