Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, with a focus on Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, and Social-Political Philosophy. His work bridges ethical theory and practical issues, particularly in gender relations, coercion, and the impact of technology on privacy.

• Education: Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
• Roles: TA Coordinator in the Department of Philosophy.
• Research: Explores coercion, gender hierarchy, sexual autonomy, and Aristotelian ethics. Funded by SSHRC (2012–2016) for research on "The Regulation of Coercion."
• Teaching: Courses include Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Sex and Gender Philosophy, and Power and Oppression. Graduate seminars on coercion and action theory.
• Publications: Recent work examines torture ethics, rape as coerced sex, gender dynamics in social norms, and the philosophy of privacy.