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Michael Cholbi is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and has authored influential works such as Suicide: The Philosophical Dimensions and Grief: A Philosophical Guide. His research focuses on ethical theory, the philosophy of death and dying, Kantian ethics, and the ethics of work and labor. Cholbi currently serves as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and holds editorial roles in journals like Journal of Applied Philosophy and Philosophical Quarterly.
Research Interests: Cholbi's work explores suicide, assisted dying, grief, Kantian ethics, moral concern for the self, and the ethical implications of work. His recent projects address post-work futures, racial inequality in capital punishment, and the moral obligations arising from procreation.
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students researching topics like meaningful work, political dissent, and death in Japanese philosophy. Past advisees include Chad M. Stevenson (meaning in life). Active in academic leadership, founding the International Association for the Philosophy of Death and Dying.
Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives through the International Association for the Philosophy of Death and Dying, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on mortality-related issues. Collaborates with institutions like the Hastings Center and University of Copenhagen.
