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Nigel Pleasants is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Sociology at the University of Exeter, UK. His work primarily focuses on moral philosophy, social and political theory, and the application of Wittgensteinian thought to ethical questions. He has been centrally involved in developing interdisciplinary research at Exeter, blending philosophy with history and social sciences. His research interrogates concepts like 'moral certainty,' 'institutional wrongdoing,' and 'moral revolution,' often engaging with historical cases such as slavery, genocide, and the Holocaust.
Education:
- BSc in Philosophy and Sociology, University of Bristol (1989–1992)
- M.Phil in Social and Political Theory, University of Cambridge (1992–1993)
- PhD, University of Cambridge (1993–1997)
Research Interests: Moral psychology, ethics of social structures, Wittgensteinian epistemology, moral disagreement, animal exploitation, and the intersection of philosophy with historical and social science methodologies.
Key Contributions: His book Philosophical Perspectives on Moral Certainty (2023) explores foundational questions in moral epistemology. Recent articles address moral disagreement, the ethical implications of capitalism, and the philosophical analysis of historical injustices. He has also contributed to debates on moral enhancement and the uniqueness of the Holocaust.
Academic Roles: Long-serving Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Education in his department, fostering pedagogical innovation alongside his research.
