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Folke Tersman is a Professor of Practical Philosophy at Uppsala University's Department of Philosophy, serving as Deputy CEO of the Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm. He holds leadership roles, including membership on the Swedish Research Council's Board and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on moral disagreement, moral epistemology, and reflective equilibrium, with notable contributions to debates on ethics and skepticism. Tersman earned his PhD in philosophy from Stockholm University (1993) and held academic positions at institutions like the University of Auckland and Stockholm University. His current project, 'Hidden Convergence in Ethics,' explores the intersections of moral philosophy and evolutionary debunking arguments. He has authored influential books such as Moral Disagreement and Reflective Equilibrium, and his work appears in journals like Philosophy Compass and Erkenntnis. Beyond academia, he contributes to public discourse on climate ethics and democratic governance through books like Tillsammans.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Stockholm University, 1993
- Postgraduate studies at Cornell University
Research Interests: Tersman’s work bridges moral philosophy and epistemology, addressing foundational questions about moral disagreement, skepticism, and the reliability of intuitions. He explores how evolutionary theory and neuroscience inform ethical debates, emphasizing the role of reflective equilibrium in resolving moral conflicts. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy with social sciences and cognitive studies.
Grants & Projects:
- Principal Investigator of the Riksbanken Jubileumsfond-funded 'Hidden Convergence in Ethics' (2024–2027)
- Past leadership roles include Head of Uppsala University’s Department of Philosophy (2010–2017) and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy (2017–2018)
Awards & Memberships:
- Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (since 2019)
- Member of Academia Europaea
- Recipient of multiple grants and invitations to international conferences
Public Engagement: Tersman advocates for climate ethics and democratic dialogue, authoring accessible books like Folk & Vilja and contributing to media discussions on moral and political issues.
