معرفی
Marcella Linn is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on Aristotle’s ethics, moral theory, and moral psychology, integrating classical philosophy with contemporary issues in social psychology and empirical ethics. She teaches ethics courses online and face-to-face, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to topics like judgment and decision-making, particularly cognitive biases and moral responsibility.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago (2017)
- BA in Philosophy, St. Xavier University (2010)
Research Interests: Her work bridges Aristotelian philosophy with modern debates on moral luck, character development, and virtue ethics. Key themes include the empirical adequacy of virtue concepts, moral agency, and the intersection of ethical theory with psychological insights.
Publications: Her recent articles explore Aristotle’s accounts of luck and good fortune, epistemic conditions for moral responsibility, and responses to the globalism objection in virtue ethics. These contributions highlight her commitment to reconciling classical philosophy with contemporary empirical and ethical challenges.
Teaching & Engagement: Linn’s courses emphasize reflective practices to enhance students’ professional and personal development. She integrates empirical studies on decision-making to address questions of human agency and moral responsibility.
