Research Interests
I am interested in a broad range of issues in political philosophy and social ontology. My dissertation concerns the moral status of group agents, which are taken by many social ontologists to functionally exhibit moral agency and therefore count as genuine moral agents. Paradigmatic examples of group agents include states and corporations. Many people think we should be able to hold these groups--over and above individual members of the group--morally responsible for their actions. Defending the idea that these groups are moral agents in their own right is central to defending the moral responsibility of such groups. This raises important moral questions about how we ought to treat such groups. My dissertation considers whether such groups can be rightsholders, can possess well-being, and can trust or be trusted.
I am also working on other projects concerning the ethics of migration, the ways our evaluations of others can be unjust, and the nature of oppressive double binds.
I am also working on other projects concerning the ethics of migration, the ways our evaluations of others can be unjust, and the nature of oppressive double binds.