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Lorraine Besser is a Professor of Philosophy at Middlebury College, specializing in moral psychology, the philosophy of happiness, and the history of ethics. She holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with MA degrees from UNC and Claremont Graduate School, and a BA from Tulane University. Her research explores the intersection of philosophical theory and psychological research, particularly focusing on well-being, virtue ethics, and David Hume's moral philosophy. Professor Besser has taught courses on theories of the good, moral psychology, and early modern philosophy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding ethical concepts. Her work bridges historical and contemporary perspectives, integrating empirical findings with philosophical inquiry. She has authored academic books including Eudaimonic Ethics and The Philosophy of Happiness, as well as a popular book The Art of the Interesting, which explores how psychological richness contributes to the good life. Her scholarly articles appear in journals such as History of Philosophy Quarterly, Journal of Philosophical Research, and Philosophical Psychology.
Beyond her academic publications, Besser engages in public philosophy through media contributions, podcasts, and lectures, advocating for accessible ethical discourse. Her research has been praised for its innovative synthesis of empirical data and philosophical analysis, particularly in redefining the components of a fulfilling life beyond traditional happiness metrics.
