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Geoffrey Sayre-McCord is the Morehead-Cain Alumni Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He also serves as a Regular Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh and previously held roles as a Professorial Fellow at Edinburgh (2013–2016) and Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor at Princeton University’s Center for Human Values (2015–2016). His research focuses on moral theory, metaethics, normative concepts, and the interdisciplinary intersections of philosophy with politics and economics. Sayre-McCord has received prestigious awards, including the Philip L. Quinn Prize (2019), Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022), and UNC’s Thomas Jefferson Award (2023). He is a founding director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society and has contributed to curricular innovations like the PPE program and courses such as Prices and Values. His work emphasizes rigorous ethical analysis in public policy and academic scholarship.
Education history: While specific institutional details are not provided, Sayre-McCord’s academic trajectory includes advanced training in philosophy, as evidenced by his roles and publications. His research spans metaethics, moral psychology, and the history of philosophy, with notable contributions to Humean ethics and applied ethics in public policy.
Research Interests: Sayre-McCord’s work bridges theoretical and applied ethics, with a focus on normative concepts, moral dilemmas, and the integration of philosophy with political and economic frameworks. His recent projects explore the nature of normative concepts and their role in rational agency, alongside interdisciplinary collaborations in policy ethics.
Teaching and Mentoring: He is renowned for undergraduate and graduate instruction in moral theory, metaethics, and PPE gateway/capstone courses. His pedagogical excellence has earned multiple teaching awards, reflecting his commitment to undergraduate education. He collaborates across disciplines, notably with economists and business faculty in developing innovative courses.
Labs/Teams: Sayre-McCord is affiliated with UNC’s Parr Center for Ethics and the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society, which he co-founded. These institutions support interdisciplinary research and public outreach in ethics and applied philosophy.
