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Lionel McPherson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University’s School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and an AB (summa cum laude) from Princeton University. His research focuses on ethics, political and social philosophy, particularly exploring normativity, obligations, race, war/terrorism, and racial identity. He is affiliated with the Certificate Program in Ethics, Law, and Society.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Harvard University, 1999
- AB in Philosophy, Princeton University
Research Interests:
- Normativity and obligations
- War, terrorism, and their ethical dimensions
- Racial identity, caste systems, and social justice
Teaching includes courses on racism, global justice, and ethical theory. He has led workshops on topics like the ethics of war and presented at institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and University of Delaware. His grants include funding from the Templeton World Charity Foundation for research on forgiveness in post-genocide Rwanda.
