معرفی
Kate Abramson is the Mahlon Powell Professor of Philosophy at Indiana University Bloomington, where she also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. She is a prominent scholar in moral psychology, ethics, and philosophical feminism, with a focus on Hume's moral philosophy and contemporary issues such as gaslighting.
Education
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1997
Research Interests
Abramson specializes in moral psychology, ethics, and philosophical feminism. Her work explores the nature of character, emotions in moral evaluation, and the social dynamics of manipulation such as gaslighting. She is currently completing two monographs: one on gaslighting and its implications for social life, and another on Hume's moral philosophy titled The Artifice of Nature.
Publication Trends
Abramson's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of emotions and moral evaluation. She has extensively examined reactive emotions like love, shame, and contempt, and their role in virtue ethics. Her groundbreaking work on gaslighting has opened new avenues in social epistemology and feminist philosophy, highlighting how manipulative practices undermine epistemic confidence.
Scientific Awards and Grants
- Winner of the Philosophical Quarterly essay competition (2011) for "Love as a Reactive Emotion"
- Fellow at the Rockefeller Center for Human Values, Princeton University
- Grant from the American Council of Learned Societies
- Grant from the American Philosophical Society
- Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Advising and Grants
As Director of Undergraduate Studies, Abramson plays a key role in guiding philosophy majors at Indiana University. She has secured significant research funding, including fellowships and grants from prestigious institutions such as the Rockefeller Center, ACLS, and AAUW, which have supported her work on moral psychology and Hume.
