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Patrick Todd is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. His academic profile indicates active engagement in teaching and research with current office hours listed for students. His institutional affiliation is clearly established through his university email address, physical office location at 40 George Square, and numerous academic activities associated with the University of Edinburgh.
Dr. Todd's research interests focus on Free Will, Moral Responsibility, Metaphysics, Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion. He regularly teaches Philosophy of Religion at the 3rd year level and Free Will and Moral Responsibility at the 4th year level. His scholarly work explores fundamental questions about human agency, moral accountability, and religious concepts, with particular attention to the relationship between free will and theological concerns. Through his publications and conference presentations, Todd has developed nuanced positions on compatibilism, incompatibilism, and the nature of moral responsibility.
Todd's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with core philosophical problems, particularly concerning free will and moral responsibility. His work often bridges metaphysical questions with ethical concerns, showing how views about determinism impact our understanding of moral accountability. The philosophical community has engaged with his work through invitations to present at major conferences including the American Philosophical Association meetings and specialized philosophy of religion conferences.
While no major scientific awards are explicitly documented in the available materials, Todd maintains an active role in the philosophical community through editorial work, serving as a referee for prestigious journals including The Journal of Philosophy, Mind, Synthese, and The Philosophical Review. His participation in peer review demonstrates recognition of his expertise by fellow scholars.
Dr. Todd has been actively involved in academic advising and mentoring, though specific student names aren't listed in the available materials. His office hours structure indicates ongoing student engagement. He has participated in numerous summer seminars and workshops focused on free will, including the 'Big Questions in Free Will Summer Seminar' and 'Aspects of Responsibility Summer Seminar,' suggesting commitment to developing emerging scholars in his field.
