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Theron Pummer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on practical ethics, particularly charitable giving and the philosophical foundations of effective altruism. He has contributed significantly to debates on moral obligations, population ethics, and the ethical prioritization of actions. Pummer’s work bridges ethical theory, metaphysics, and applied ethics, addressing topics such as the non-identity problem, moral dilemmas involving numbers of people, and the justification of supererogatory acts.
Key research projects include the Centre for the Study of Persecution and Pathology (CEPPA)’s work on effective altruism. His book The Rules of Rescue: Cost, Distance, and Effective Altruism (under contract with Oxford University Press) explores ethical frameworks for charitable decisions. Pummer’s publications span journals like Philosophy and Public Affairs and Journal of Moral Philosophy, alongside encyclopedia entries and reviews of influential works in existential risk and moral philosophy.
His research emphasizes critical engagement with thought experiments, methodological rigor in ethical analysis, and the intersection of moral theory with real-world dilemmas. While no formal advisees or grant details are provided in the text, his work reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy and practical ethics.
