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Michael Thompson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy within the College of Arts and Sciences. He previously held positions as an Assistant Professor at UCLA and a Visiting Professor at the University of Leipzig. His research focuses on ethics, political theory, philosophy of mind, and the theory of action, with a particular emphasis on Aristotelian, Kantian, and modern philosophical traditions. Thompson's work engages deeply with key figures like Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Frege, and Wittgenstein. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Laurance Rockefeller Fellowship at Princeton and a Burkhardt Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study.
His publications explore themes such as justice, human form, practical rationality, and the nature of life. Notable works include Life and Action (2008), which examines practical structures and thought, and influential articles like What is it to Wrong Someone? (2004) and Apprehending Human Form (2004). His writings critique contemporary moral philosophy while advocating for an Aristotelian framework to address foundational issues.
Thompson’s international influence is evident through translations of his work into German, Italian, and Chinese. He actively contributes to academic discourse through courses like the History of Ethics and maintains an extensive presence on platforms like Academia.edu, where his papers on propositional attitudes, forms of nature, and Anscombe’s Intention reflect his interdisciplinary approach.
