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Roos Slegers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Fordham University, an MA in Literary Theory from KU Leuven, and an MBA from Babson College. Her interdisciplinary research bridges philosophy, literature, and business ethics, with a focus on late 18th-century thinkers like Adam Smith and Mary Wollstonecraft, as well as modern issues like neoliberalism and technology's societal impact.
Her teaching spans BA and MA levels, including courses on the Ethics of Business and Organization, Philosophy of AI, and the intersection of philosophy with economics and pop culture. She has taught at institutions such as Fordham University and Babson College, emphasizing critical thinking through seminar-style debates.
Recent research explores Adam Smith’s theories on vanity in the digital age, Mary Wollstonecraft’s transnational influence, and corporate feminism’s roots in Enlightenment-era conduct manuals. Her publications span academic journals, edited volumes on pop culture (e.g., Taylor Swift’s philosophy of reputation), and public-facing articles on literature and technology.
Her work integrates historical texts with contemporary challenges, advocating for gradual societal change through education and ethical reflection. She frequently engages with media and public lectures on topics ranging from H.P. Lovecraft to AI narratives in journalism.
