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Samuel Scheffler is a Professor of Philosophy and University Professor at New York University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy within the Arts & Science School. His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, the theory of value, and intergenerational ethics. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.
Key areas of inquiry include the ethics of future generations, distributive justice, global justice, and the implications of mortality. Scheffler has authored influential books such as Equality and Tradition, Death and the Afterlife, and Why Worry About Future Generations?, and has contributed to journals across ethics, political philosophy, and social theory.
He has received Guggenheim and NEH Fellowships, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical ethics, addressing contemporary issues like climate responsibility, political obligation, and the moral significance of cultural identity.
