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Stephen M. Gardiner is Professor of Philosophy and Ben Rabinowitz Endowed Professor of the Human Dimensions of the Environment at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he is also Director of the Program on Ethics within the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a leading scholar in environmental ethics, climate change, and intergenerational justice.
His research centers on the ethical dimensions of global environmental problems, with a focus on climate change, virtue ethics, and justice for future generations. Key themes include the moral failure of global climate inaction, the challenges of intergenerational equity, and the ethical implications of geoengineering technologies.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with climate ethics, intergenerational justice, and virtue theory, spanning topics from solar geoengineering governance to the philosophical foundations of sustainability. His work integrates classical ethical frameworks with contemporary policy challenges, emphasizing moral responsibility, global justice, and long-term environmental planning.
Scientific Awards:
- Academy Lecture for Humanities and Social Sciences, Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2021)
- Alan Saunders Lecture in Public Ethics, Australasian Association for Philosophy (2021)
Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Gardiner’s leadership in major research projects and editorial roles suggests significant mentorship. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust (UK), and the Australian Research Council, reflecting broad recognition and funding for his interdisciplinary research in climate ethics.
Labs and Teams: Gardiner leads the Program on Ethics at the University of Washington and has collaborated internationally through visiting fellowships at Oxford, Princeton, and institutions in Australia and New Zealand. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on climate policy, geoengineering ethics, and global environmental governance.
