معرفی
John Hacker-Wright is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph. His work focuses on metaethics and moral psychology from a neo-Aristotelian perspective, with additional interests in metaphysics, normative ethics, and ancient philosophy.
Education:
- B.A., Bradley University
- M.A. and Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Research interests center on the nature of virtue, the human good, and the intersection of ethics with philosophy of action and political identity. He investigates how virtues contribute to flourishing, critiques of ethical autonomy, and the metaphysical foundations of moral status. His work engages with philosophers such as Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Elizabeth Anscombe.
Articles highlight recurring themes in virtue ethics, ethical naturalism, and practical wisdom. He explores the human good in neo-Aristotelian frameworks, the role of rationality in agency, and critiques of evolutionary and autonomous ethical theories.
Editorial Role: Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Value Inquiry since 2013.
