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Philip Robbins is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Missouri, part of the College of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and an AB from Harvard University. His research focuses on experimental ethics, moral psychology, and the philosophy of psychology, with a particular interest in how adversity and technology influence moral judgment. Robbins has authored or co-edited key texts like The Cambridge Handbook of Moral Psychology (2025) and The Cambridge Handbook of Situated Cognition (2009). His work bridges philosophy with empirical research, examining topics such as AI ethics, moral responsibility attribution, and the psychological underpinnings of moral evaluation. Robbins has received awards including the Purple Chalk Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009) and has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students in philosophy and interdisciplinary projects. He directs the MU Experimental Philosophy Lab and has organized conferences on themes like situated cognition and moral psychology. His recent research includes studies on the impact of past suffering on moral praise and the ethical implications of AI-assisted warfare.
Education highlights include a PhD in Philosophy (University of Chicago, 2000), AM in Philosophy (University of Chicago, 1993), MA in Art History (Northwestern University, 1991), and AB in Fine Arts (Harvard, 1985). Robbins has held roles such as Director of Graduate Studies (2012–2015) and has been active in university governance, including service on curriculum committees and the College of Arts and Science Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. His grants include funding for experimental philosophy projects and critical thinking course development. Robbins collaborates widely, co-authoring papers with scholars like Brian F. Malle and Francisco Alvear, and his work has been featured in media outlets like Science Daily and Neuroscience News.
