Vilius Dranseika

Vilius Dranseika is a Lecturer and researcher affiliated with Vilnius University (Department of Logic and History of Philosophy) and Jagiellonian University (Department of Philosophy and Bioethics). His work bridges philosophy, bioethics, and empirical research, focusing on cross-cultural studies, personal identity, and experimental philosophy.

Research interests include metaphysical questions about personal identity, ethics in biomedical research, moral psychology, and the application of quantitative methods to philosophical inquiry. He has published extensively on topics like euthanasia, consent in research, and cultural variations in moral judgments.

Key contributions include analyses of ethical frameworks in predictive medicine, cross-cultural perspectives on moral transgressions, and the role of empirical methods in resolving philosophical debates. Notable projects investigate the psychological underpinnings of concepts like persistence, responsibility, and identity across diverse populations.

His work frequently engages with real-world ethical dilemmas, such as the use of residual biological materials in research and ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and pharmacological enhancements.