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Timo Airaksinen serves as Professor of Moral Philosophy and Head of the Department of Social and Moral Philosophy at the University of Helsinki, where he leads research initiatives in foundational ethical frameworks.
His scholarly work centers on the intersection of coercion, authority, and social institutions, with significant contributions to understanding coercive mechanisms in state structures and everyday social life. Through rigorous conceptual analysis, he examines how power dynamics shape human interactions and peace-building efforts, establishing him as a key thinker in contemporary political ethics. His research bridges theoretical philosophy with practical applications in conflict resolution and institutional design.
As author of the influential monograph Ethics of Coercion and Authority: A Philosophical Study of Social Life, Airaksinen provides critical insights valued across disciplines—from philosophers analyzing coercion to political scientists studying state institutions and peace researchers developing conflict mitigation strategies.
