Elizabeth Brake is a Professor of Philosophy at Rice University, with a forthcoming position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews and a BA from Oxford University, specializing in Classics and English. Her research focuses on ethics, political philosophy, feminist philosophy, and disaster ethics, particularly examining marriage law reform, intimate partner violence, and the state's role in disaster recovery. She has served as Editor of the Journal of Applied Philosophy and is now an Associate Editor at Ethics (2024). Brake’s work challenges societal norms through analyses of amatonormativity and advocates for inclusive legal frameworks for relationships. Key awards include the APA Book Prize Honorable Mention (2014) and grants from the Canadian SSHRC and NEH. She has held fellowships at institutions such as the University of British Columbia and Tulane University’s Murphy Institute. Her research spans disaster ethics (e.g., price gouging morality), procreative ethics (genetic ties and parental obligations), and feminist critiques of family law. She teaches courses on love and sex, applied ethics, and philosophy and literature. Recent publications include articles on stalking, emotional abuse, and post-disaster rebuilding policies.
Michael Cholbi is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and has authored influential works such as Suicide: The Philosophical Dimensions and Grief: A Philosophical Guide . His research focuses on ethical theory, the philosophy of death and dying, Kantian ethics, and the ethics of work and labor. Cholbi currently serves as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and holds editorial roles in journals like Journal of Applied Philosophy and Philosophical Quarterly . Research Interests: Cholbi's work explores suicide, assisted dying, grief, Kantian ethics, moral concern for the self, and the ethical implications of work. His recent projects address post-work futures, racial inequality in capital punishment, and the moral obligations arising from procreation. Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students researching topics like meaningful work, political dissent, and death in Japanese philosophy. Past advisees include Chad M. Stevenson (meaning in life). Active in academic leadership, founding the International Association for the Philosophy of Death and Dying. Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives through the International Association for the Philosophy of Death and Dying, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on mortality-related issues. Collaborates with institutions like the Hastings Center and University of Copenhagen.
Daisy Deomampo is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Fordham University. Her research focuses on medical anthropology, science and technology studies, and critical race and gender studies, with a particular emphasis on reproduction, globalization, and bioethics. Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A., The New School Ph.D., City University of New York Research Interests: Medical anthropology and the ethics of reproductive technologies Race, power, and kinship in transnational surrogacy Global health policy and Asian American studies Her work bridges global health and social justice, as seen in her book Transnational Reproduction: Race, Kinship, and Commercial Surrogacy in India (2016), which examines racial ideologies in surrogacy practices. Recent articles explore egg donation’s racialized commodification and the intersection of race and identity in gamete donation among Asian Americans. Grants and Funding: National Science Foundation Wenner-Gren Foundation Ford Foundation Courses Taught: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Anthropology of Health and Healing Reproductive Technologies: Global Perspectives
Gideon Elford is a Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Political Theory at the University of Oxford, associated with New College and the CSSJ Political Theory Network. His work focuses on equality, agency, and freedom of expression, particularly exploring how inequalities relate to personal choices and the impact of social penalties on free speech. He teaches undergraduate courses like Introduction to the Theory of Politics and Plato to Rousseau , as well as graduate courses including Political Theory and Research Design Preparation . His research examines the conditions under which individuals can fairly be held responsible for their choices and how non-state mechanisms like social coercion affect expressive freedoms. Key research areas include the relationship between equality and responsibility, the legitimacy of hate speech regulation, and the philosophical foundations of distributive justice. His publications span journals such as Ethical Theory and Moral Practice , Journal of Moral Philosophy , and the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy . Elford advises student Athol Williams and contributes to academic discussions on topics like procreative justice and the coherence of luck egalitarianism.
Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University. His research focuses on discrimination, experimental methods in political philosophy, ethics of blame, relational egalitarianism, intergenerational justice, procreative justice, and collective paternalism. He teaches political theory and the theory of social science. Recent activities include organizing workshops on topics like poverty discrimination, equality, and moral standing in international conferences across Norway, Berkeley, and Greece. His work combines theoretical analysis with empirical approaches, particularly examining how experimental philosophy can inform ethical debates. He has contributed to discussions on algorithmic fairness, healthcare ethics, democratic theory, and the ethics of vaccination policies. Lippert-Rasmussen frequently participates in interdisciplinary dialogues, blending philosophy with social science methodologies to address contemporary moral challenges. His publications explore themes such as the moral implications of algorithmic discrimination, standing in blame contexts, and the theoretical foundations of egalitarian justice. He has collaborated with institutions globally and maintains active engagement in academic networks through conferences and workshops.
Leonard A. Kahn currently serves as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University New Orleans. He also holds the ex officio position of Gerald N. Gaston Distinguished Professor in Religion & Science. Prior to joining Loyola, Kahn taught in the Department of Philosophy at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and served as the 2021-2022 Donald and Beverely Freeman Fellow at the U.S. Naval Academy's Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership. Kahn completed his DPhil at Oxford University (Magdalen College) under the supervision of Derek Parfit and Roger Crisp. His academic journey includes being a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Calgary, a Visiting Scholar at both the Yale University Center for Bioethics and the Hastings Center for Bioethics, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Reading in the UK. His primary research focuses on moral theory and applied ethics , particularly the ethics of technology and just war theory . Kahn's teaching portfolio spans political philosophy, philosophy of law, philosophy of mind and action, feminist philosophy, and both decision and game theory. He has taught courses including Ethics, Making Moral Decisions, Philosophy of the Human Person, Seminar: Matters of Life and Death, Philosophy and Feminism, Seminar: The Ethics of War, Global Ethics, and Ethics and Artificial Intelligence. Analysis of Kahn's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on applied ethical dilemmas across multiple domains. His work spans military ethics (particularly just war theory and autonomous weapons systems), technology ethics (especially AI and cybersecurity), medical ethics, and political philosophy. A recurring theme throughout his scholarship is the application of consequentialist frameworks to contemporary ethical challenges, with particular attention to how theoretical principles translate to real-world decision-making in complex situations. Donald and Beverely Freeman Fellow at the U.S. Naval Academy's Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership (2021-2022) Editor of John Stuart Mill's On Liberty (Broadview Editions, 2014) While specific information about his advisees is not provided in the available materials, Kahn's extensive teaching experience across numerous philosophy courses suggests significant mentorship of undergraduate students. His position as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans places him at the center of academic administration, where he oversees faculty development, curriculum design, and strategic planning for the university's liberal arts programs. Kahn's research appears to be supported through academic fellowships such as his Naval Academy appointment, though specific grant details are not mentioned in the provided materials. Kahn maintains active scholarly engagement through his editorial work (including co-editing Consequentialism and Environmental Ethics with Avram Hiller and Ramona Ilea) and contributions to edited volumes on topics ranging from autonomous vehicles to medical deportation. His professional affiliations include connections with major bioethics centers (Yale, Hastings) and military education institutions (U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy), reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of philosophy, technology, and public policy.
Chris Belshaw is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the University of York, where he has served as a part-time Visiting Lecturer since 1998, teaching one to two courses annually. He held full-time positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara (Lecturer in Philosophy, 1989–1993), St Martin’s College, Lancaster, and Lancaster University, as well as a Senior Lecturer role at the Open University (1994–2015). He also served part-time as Project Leader for Medical School Ethics at the University of Leeds (2005–2007). His honorary roles include Teaching Fellow at the University of York (2011–present) and Visiting Fellow at the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (2013). Belshaw studied philosophy at the University of York, where he was tutored by Tom Baldwin and Andrew Ward, and later pursued research at UC Santa Barbara under Nathan Salmon. His career includes extensive teaching across diverse audiences, from university students to schoolchildren, emphasizing applied ethics, life/death values, environmental philosophy, and related metaphysical/aesthetic themes. His research interests focus on theoretical applied ethics, including the nature of personhood, animal minds, and environmental ethics. Notable topics include the badness of death, procreative ethics, and the ethical treatment of animals. He has delivered invited talks on these subjects at institutions such as the University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, and the Wellcome Institute. Belshaw’s articles and books explore ethical dilemmas in death, immortality, environmental stewardship, and animal rights, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His publications often challenge anthropocentric assumptions and advocate for broader considerations of life’s value. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to philosophy are evident through his prolific writing and teaching. In advising and grants, though no specific student advisees are listed, Belshaw has engaged in collaborative projects like the Medical School Ethics work at Leeds and has participated in various academic initiatives. His research has been supported through institutional affiliations and invited lectureships. Belshaw is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy at York and has collaborated with the University of St Andrews’ ethics centre. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical applications, particularly in ethics and environmental thought.
Catherine Mills is the Maureen Brunt Professorial Fellow at Monash University's Monash Bioethics Centre, leading the Reproduction in Society research group and serving as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. She holds leadership roles including former Head of the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies (2023–2024) and former Director of the Monash Bioethics Centre (2020–2022). Her research focuses on ethical, social, and regulatory challenges in biomedical innovation, particularly in human reproduction, genomics, and social justice. She has authored influential books such as Biopolitics (2018), Futures of Reproduction (2011), and The Philosophy of Agamben (2008), and co-edited The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Bioethics (2022). Education: Doctorate in Philosophy (not explicitly stated, inferred from roles) Her research integrates feminist theory, biopolitical analysis, and empirical studies, addressing issues like mitochondrial replacement techniques, non-invasive prenatal testing, and epigenetics in perinatal care. Key projects include the MitoHOPE Program (Australian Genomics initiative) and ARC-funded studies on genome editing ethics. She has led over 15 major grants from agencies like ARC, NHMRC, and the Wellcome Trust, collaborating with institutions such as Vitrolife and Monash IVF. Awards include the 2023 Dean's Award for Research Enterprise and a JSPS Fellowship (2016). She advises governmental bodies on reproductive technologies and sits on committees like the ARC College of Experts. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and gender equality. Labs/Teams: Leads the Reproduction in Society group, engages in patient/community-focused research through MitoHOPE Program, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global health ethics.
Rev. Dr. hab. Jarosław Jęczeń serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Studies at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic work bridges Catholic personalist philosophy with practical social work applications, particularly focusing on family dynamics within contemporary media environments. His research interests center on family communication , prenatal loss support , and media's impact on family life , with growing emphasis on virtual addictions and streetworking methodologies . Drawing heavily from Karol Wojtyła's personalist philosophy, his scholarship examines how digital environments reshape human personhood and familial bonds. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational media-family interaction studies (2010-2015) toward specialized applications in prenatal bereavement support and social work innovation. Recent work (2022-2025) increasingly addresses contemporary social challenges through personalist frameworks, including service learning implementations and street-level social work with marginalized populations. Rector of KUL Award for outstanding habilitation thesis (2014) Medal of National Education Commission (2011) Individual Award of Rector of KUL, 4th degree (2009) Award for 'Studia z Przyszłością' Certification (2016) He has led multiple significant projects including the EU-funded 'Family and Work - Always Together' initiative and the 'Przystanek Wsparcie' model for social counseling. His editorial leadership spans publications like 'Personalism in Science and Art' and 'Personalistic Media Studies', while his fieldwork includes developing prison reintegration programs and virtual addiction prevention frameworks. Current work focuses on strengthening social work methodologies through personalist philosophy and digital age adaptations.
Trevor Hedberg is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona's Honors College, specializing in moral philosophy with a focus on environmental ethics, bioethics, and procreative ethics. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee (2017), followed by postdoctoral roles at the University of South Florida and The Ohio State University before joining Arizona in 2022. His research examines the intersections of environmental sustainability, population ethics, and animal welfare, particularly through lenses of climate justice and ethical responsibility. Key research areas include the moral implications of overpopulation, climate change mitigation strategies, lab-grown meat ethics, and ethical marketing practices. Hedberg authored the influential book The Environmental Impact of Overpopulation: The Ethics of Procreation (2020) and has contributed to peer-reviewed articles on animal rights, greenhouse gas reduction obligations, and policy frameworks for sustainable family planning. Teaching emphasizes ethics courses supporting the FER (Future Earth Resilience) and HHV (Health and Human Values) minors. His work bridges philosophical theory with practical societal challenges, often appearing in interdisciplinary forums such as his podcast feature on The Overpopulation episode.
Kalle Grill is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Umeå University, Sweden, where he has been employed since July 2012. He directs the B.A. program in Philosophy and Society and maintains an affiliation with the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Department of Philosophy and History. His academic work primarily focuses on moral and political philosophy, with specializations in paternalism, population ethics, family ethics, and public health ethics. Grill's research interests span several interconnected areas. His primary focus has been on paternalism in various contexts, including government paternalism, paternalism towards children, and paternalism by and towards groups. He has also made significant contributions to population ethics, exploring questions about procreation, population size, and intergenerational justice. His work on family ethics challenges conventional assumptions about family structures, while his recent projects address information about hereditary cancer to at-risk relatives and artificial intelligence and self-determination. As editor of the Paternalism category on PhilPapers, he contributes to the organization of philosophical literature in his field of expertise. Grill's scholarly output reveals a consistent engagement with practical ethical dilemmas. His recent publications examine pressing contemporary issues including environmental ethics of procreation, vaping regulation, online defaults, and healthcare professionals' responsibilities regarding genetic information. His work often bridges theoretical philosophy with concrete policy applications, particularly in public health contexts where liberty and wellbeing considerations intersect. His research demonstrates a commitment to examining ethical questions through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The recurring theme across his work is the tension between individual liberty and collective wellbeing, particularly in contexts where information, choice architecture, and policy interventions shape human decisions and outcomes.
Martin Gunderson holds the DeWitt Wallace Professorship in Philosophy at Macalester College, where he maintains an active faculty position in the Philosophy Department. His office is located in Old Main, Room 112, with contact details including email (gunderson@macalester.edu) and phone (651-696-6153), confirming his current institutional affiliation and scholarly engagement. His research specializes in the intersection of human rights theory, ethical frameworks, and healthcare systems. Key areas include the philosophical foundations of the right to health, biomedical enhancement ethics, genetic engineering implications, and end-of-life decision-making. Gunderson frequently employs Kantian ethical principles to analyze contemporary medical dilemmas, emphasizing autonomy, dignity, and the conceptual coherence of human rights in clinical contexts. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical policy applications, particularly in bioethics and medical jurisprudence. Analysis of his publication trajectory from 1999-2016 reveals consistent thematic focus on rights-based healthcare ethics. Early work examined AIDS privacy and complementary medicine coverage, evolving toward sophisticated critiques of genetic engineering's impact on human rights frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates increasing emphasis on biomedical enhancement and the philosophical underpinnings of health rights, often challenging conventional interpretations through rigorous Kantian analysis. Recurring motifs include the tension between individual autonomy and collective health interests, and the conceptual boundaries of human rights discourse in medical innovation.
Ji Young Lee serves as an Assistant Professor of Bioethics within the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her institutional affiliation is specifically with the Section of Health Services Research, located at Øster Farimagsgade 5 opg. B, 1353 København K. She maintains an active research profile with 45 documented research outputs across various publication types including journal articles, commentaries, and book chapters. Dr. Lee's research profile reveals extensive expertise in bioethics with particular specialization in reproductive ethics. Her work critically examines pronatalism policies, especially in the South Korean context, and explores the ethical dimensions of emerging reproductive technologies including ectogestation and uterus transplantation. She investigates how concepts of autonomy intersect with medical decision-making, particularly regarding personalized patient preference predictors. Her scholarship bridges philosophical inquiry with practical public health applications, as evidenced by her work on kindness as a public health intervention. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) shows a concentrated research trajectory focused on reproductive ethics, with pronounced attention to pronatalism debates across eight publications. Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration, with research outputs appearing in leading bioethics journals including Journal of Medical Ethics, Bioethics, and Journal of Social Philosophy. The interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship connects philosophy, medical ethics, public health policy, and demographic studies. Dr. Lee completed her PhD in Philosophy at the University of Bristol, establishing a strong theoretical foundation for her current bioethics research. Her ORCID profile (0000-0003-1573-7139) documents her scholarly contributions, and her work has garnered attention across academic and social media platforms with mentions on X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, and academic platforms like Mendeley.
Jaime Ahlberg is an academic affiliated with the University of Florida, currently teaching IDS 1114: Ethics in the Public Sphere. Their research focuses on social/political philosophy, ethical theory, and educational justice with a particular emphasis on disability studies and procreative ethics. They co-author work on schooling and disability and have edited volumes on procreation ethics. Research interests include: Educational equity for marginalized groups Moral obligations in nonideal political contexts Philosophical analysis of cloning and genetic technologies Interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability ethics Recent publications (2017-2021) consistently address issues of justice in education systems, particularly for cognitively disabled students and those affected by systemic inequities. Their work critiques market-driven educational policies while advocating for inclusive pedagogical frameworks. Presentations include keynote addresses at universities like University of Rochester and numerous panel participations at Philosophy of Education Society conferences. They've led workshops on topics ranging from procreative ethics to nonideal theory applications in education. Current projects include co-authoring a book on schooling and disability and leading research initiatives like the 'From Procreative Ethics to Parental Rights' workshop series (2014-2015).
Molly Gardner is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Florida's Department of Philosophy within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in ethics, particularly the non-identity problem, animal ethics, and the intersection of technology with moral philosophy. Her courses include PHI 3650: Moral Philosophy and PHI 3681: Ethics, Data, and Technology. She actively contributes to academic discourse through presentations on topics like harm theory, well-being, and environmental ethics, and has edited volumes such as The Ethics of Policing and Imprisonment (2018). Her research explores ethical dilemmas in future generations, animal welfare, and the moral implications of technological advancements. Notable works include analyses of David Boonin's non-identity argument and explorations of personal identity in Black Mirror . Gardner's scholarship bridges theoretical ethics with practical applications, addressing issues like climate ethics, posthumous harm, and intergenerational justice. Her presentations span institutions like Oxford University, the University of Southampton, and workshops on well-being and animal ethics. She has also engaged with policy debates through bioethics commentaries on topics such as organ donation and trans fat bans. Gardner's academic contributions reflect a commitment to rigorous ethical analysis across diverse domains.
