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Nandi Theunissen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Rice University, joining in 2024 from the University of Pittsburgh where she held the same position. Her research focuses on ethics, metaethics, Kantian moral philosophy, and ancient philosophy. She investigates relational theories of value, particularly the idea that 'good is good for someone,' challenging traditional frameworks like Kantianism and Moorean perfectionism.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy (distinction), Columbia University (2012)
- MPhil in Philosophy, University of Sydney (2004–2006)
- BA in Philosophy & English, University of Western Australia (1999–2002)
- BA in Philosophy (summa cum laude with University Medal), University of Sydney (2003)
Her work bridges historical and contemporary ethics, addressing topics like well-being, aesthetic value, and the nature of moral obligations. Notable publications include The Value of Humanity (Oxford UP, 2020) and co-editing Rethinking the Value of Humanity (2023). Awards include Columbia University's PhD distinction and the University Medal from Sydney.
Her current research explores the relationship between selfhood and ethics, engaging with Iris Murdoch's philosophy. She has held academic positions at both Rice and Pittsburgh, contributing to debates on value theory and moral psychology.
