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Kyle Scott is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Field Group at Pitzer College. He recently earned his Ph.D. from UCLA with a dissertation titled 'Really Free Work': Labor, Freedom, and Self-Realization in Aristotle, Hegel, and Marx.
His educational background includes a BA from Tufts University and an MA from Northwestern University, establishing a strong foundation in philosophical studies before pursuing his doctoral work at UCLA.
Scott's research primarily concerns the topics of freedom, labor, and capitalism, with a distinctive approach that engages deeply with historical figures including Aristotle, Hegel, and especially Marx. His work explores the philosophical dimensions of unalienated labor as cooperative self-determination, examining how intrinsically motivated cooperation creates a mutually constitutive value structure in work activities. His research bridges historical philosophical texts with contemporary concerns about work, freedom, and human flourishing in capitalist societies.
His forthcoming article in the European Journal of Philosophy, 'Unalienated Labor as Cooperative Self-Determination: Aristotle and Marx,' represents a significant contribution to Marxist scholarship and the philosophy of work. This work analyzes how Marx's conception of unalienated labor draws on Aristotelian insights about cooperative activity and self-realization, arguing that the distinctive value of unalienated work lies in its consciously cooperative nature where each participant's activity gains value through its relationship to others' activities.
- Care Fellow with the University of Iowa Care Lab
As a recent PhD graduate from UCLA now serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Scott is in the early stages of his academic career, building on his dissertation research to develop a distinctive voice in social and political philosophy. His work connects classical philosophical traditions with contemporary social concerns, particularly regarding the nature of meaningful work in modern society.
Scott maintains an active scholarly presence through publications and blog posts, including contributions to the New Work in Philosophy blog where he discusses his research on Marx's theory of unalienated labor. His affiliation with the University of Iowa Care Lab as a Care Fellow suggests engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to care ethics and social philosophy.
