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Stephen De Wijze is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Manchester. His work focuses on ethics, political theory, and the philosophical analysis of evil and moral dilemmas in politics. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and has taught at Rhodes University and the University of Sheffield. His research explores 'dirty hands' in political action, in-bello proportionality, and secular accounts of evil.
Education:
- PhD (Political Theory), University of Sheffield (1998)
- MA (Philosophy), Stanford University (1990)
- BA (Honors) Philosophy, Rhodes University (1986)
- Bachelor of Commerce, Rhodes University (1982)
Research Interests: De Wijze’s work centers on the intersection of ethics and political action, including the 'dirty hands' problem, just war theory, and the moral psychology of evil. He has authored/co-edited books such as *The Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Evil* and contributed to journals like *The Journal of Ethics* and *Ethical Theory and Moral Practice*.
Media & Engagement: He has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s *The Moral Maze* and contributed to public discourse on topics like political morality and the ethics of violence. His work bridges academic philosophy with contemporary ethical challenges in politics and international relations.
