Jelle de Boer

Dr. Jelle de Boer is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy of the Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on subjective well-being, behavioral science, and moral philosophy, with emphasis on topics like interpersonal comparisons, dual-process theory, and the philosophical implications of empirical findings in human sciences. He has published extensively on well-being measures, costly signaling, and cooperation theories.

His academic contributions span peer-reviewed journals such as Review of Philosophy and Psychology and Politics, Philosophy and Economics, addressing interdisciplinary themes at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and social sciences. De Boer teaches courses including 'Philosophical Encounters I, II, and III,' focusing on critical engagement with philosophical texts and contemporary issues.

His research explores how subjective well-being metrics interact with material conditions and freedom, challenging universal egoism through empirical and theoretical lenses. Current work includes analyzing the convergence of well-being evaluations and the philosophical underpinnings of cooperation.