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Kalle Grill is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Umeå University, Sweden, where he has been employed since July 2012. He directs the B.A. program in Philosophy and Society and maintains an affiliation with the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Department of Philosophy and History. His academic work primarily focuses on moral and political philosophy, with specializations in paternalism, population ethics, family ethics, and public health ethics.
Grill's research interests span several interconnected areas. His primary focus has been on paternalism in various contexts, including government paternalism, paternalism towards children, and paternalism by and towards groups. He has also made significant contributions to population ethics, exploring questions about procreation, population size, and intergenerational justice. His work on family ethics challenges conventional assumptions about family structures, while his recent projects address information about hereditary cancer to at-risk relatives and artificial intelligence and self-determination. As editor of the Paternalism category on PhilPapers, he contributes to the organization of philosophical literature in his field of expertise.
Grill's scholarly output reveals a consistent engagement with practical ethical dilemmas. His recent publications examine pressing contemporary issues including environmental ethics of procreation, vaping regulation, online defaults, and healthcare professionals' responsibilities regarding genetic information. His work often bridges theoretical philosophy with concrete policy applications, particularly in public health contexts where liberty and wellbeing considerations intersect.
His research demonstrates a commitment to examining ethical questions through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The recurring theme across his work is the tension between individual liberty and collective wellbeing, particularly in contexts where information, choice architecture, and policy interventions shape human decisions and outcomes.
