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Robert Myers is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. His research focuses on theoretical ethics, philosophy of action, epistemology, and political philosophy, with particular emphasis on metaethics and normative theory.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley
- B.A. from Queen's University
His research explores the foundations of moral philosophy through Davidsonian frameworks, examining how desires, beliefs, and normative truths interact in ethical decision-making. Work integrates action theory with metaethics to address questions about moral objectivity and practical rationality.
Publication trends show consistent focus on Davidsonian philosophy, moral realism, and action theory, with recent works examining normativity through naturalistic frameworks. Articles frequently engage with skepticism and justification challenges in ethics.
Supervision includes 11 completed PhD students working on topics spanning moral responsibility, normative realism, and autonomy theory. Current doctoral candidates focus on group agency and normative epistemology.
Administrative service includes multiple terms as Department Chair and Graduate Program Director at York University, with committee involvement spanning research, curriculum development, and faculty hiring.
