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Tony Milligan is a Research Fellow in the Philosophy of Ethics at King's College London, where he also serves as a Senior Researcher in Ethics with the Cosmological Visionaries project. His academic background includes studies in Philosophy at the University of Glasgow.
Milligan's research operates along two primary axes. The first focuses on astrobiology and space exploration ethics, involving significant crossover with colleagues from space sciences and geosciences. He examines what character traits lead to good and innovative science in space contexts. The second axis explores time and love's temporality, work more rooted in humanities. These seemingly disparate areas connect in surprising ways, particularly regarding planetary environmental protection in places with historically formed cultural significance.
His recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with space ethics, including topics like asteroid mining, planetary defense, indigenous inclusion in space governance, and the ethical implications of space expansion. Milligan emphasizes that humans care about the past in non-instrumental ways, and this care is deeply rooted in the human condition.
Milligan has published extensively across philosophy, ethics, and space studies, with numerous articles, book chapters, and books to his name. His work bridges scientific and humanities concerns, particularly in areas where environmental protection meets cultural significance.
He has been involved in significant scholarly projects examining the ethics of space exploration, planetary protection, and the relationship between human values and space activities. His research often addresses how we should ethically approach space resources, environmental protection beyond Earth, and inclusive decision-making in space governance.
