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Shelly Kagan is the Clark Professor of Philosophy at Yale University, specializing in moral philosophy, particularly normative ethics. His research explores ethical theories, including consequentialism and deontology, and addresses topics such as moral desert, well-being, and the connections between Kantianism and consequentialism. He is renowned for his course on Death, which became an Open Yale Course and a bestseller in South Korea and China. Kagan’s influential books include Death (2012), Answering Moral Skepticism (2023), and How to Count Animals (2019). His work bridges academic philosophy with public engagement, featuring lectures and media discussions on topics like speciesism, the metaphysics of death, and ethical living.
He holds a position in the Department of Philosophy at Yale and is affiliated with the university’s broader academic community. His research interests emphasize rigorous ethical analysis and the practical implications of philosophical theories.
