Jelle van Baardewijk

Dr. Jelle van Baardewijk serves as an Associate Professor and researcher at the Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship, where he lectures on business ethics in relation to critical social, governance, and economic developments. His academic profile bridges philosophical rigor with practical business applications, emphasizing casuistic approaches to ethical dilemmas in organizational contexts.

Van Baardewijk's research centers on moral dilemmas at the intersection of business and public policy, with current work focused on developing "moresprudence"—a framework for prudent moral decision-making. His scholarship integrates classical philosophical traditions with contemporary challenges in free market systems, corporate governance, and economic justice, examining how historical ethical concepts inform modern business practices.

His 2025 publication "Business Ethics and Philosophy: A Lecture on the Good Life and the Free Market" exemplifies his interdisciplinary methodology, connecting Aristotelian concepts of human flourishing with market dynamics. This work represents a continuation of his exploration into how philosophical foundations can resolve tensions between profit motives and ethical imperatives.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2019 Socrates Cup for best philosophy book

As an educator, Van Baardewijk specializes in making complex ethical traditions accessible to students, though specific advisees aren't documented in available materials. His teaching methodology emphasizes interactive discussion of historical texts alongside contemporary case studies, fostering critical analysis of business ethics frameworks.

He contributes significantly to the Center for Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship through interdisciplinary collaboration on ethical leadership initiatives. His work supports the center's mission to develop stewardship models that balance economic objectives with social responsibility, influencing curriculum development and research agendas in business ethics education.