Michael O. Hardimon

Michael O. Hardimon is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California San Diego since 1995, previously teaching at MIT (1987-1995) and Harvard University (1985-1987). He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1985) and a BA from Wesleyan University (1989, cum laude). His research focuses on critical philosophy of race, 19th-century German philosophy (especially Hegel), role theory, and ethics. He explores the intersections of continental philosophy, social/political philosophy, and the nature of selfhood.

His notable works include Rethinking Race: The Case for Deflationary Realism (2017) and Hegel's Social Philosophy: The Project of Reconciliation (1994). His publications address institutional racism, moral responsibility, and Hegelian reconciliation. He was a Fellow in Ethics at Harvard's Program in Ethics and the Professions (1993-1994).

Hardimon's article trends span critical race theory, Hegelian ethics, and role theory. His work on race challenges conventional racial concepts while grounding them in social reality. His Hegelian scholarship bridges historical philosophy with contemporary ethical concerns. His research on role obligations redefines moral duties within social structures.

Awards include his Harvard ethics fellowship. No advising/grant details are listed. His work forms foundational critiques in race theory and German idealism.