Philosophy Research
Philosophy faculty have research and teaching interests in the following areas:
- Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy, including Kant
- Epistemology
- Ethics, Metaethics, and Applied Ethics
- History and Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Law
- Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Religion
- Social and Political Philosophy
Learn more about Philosophy Department faculty members and their research areas by visiting the faculty research areas page.
Study with Active Researchers
Dr. Alyssa Bernstein, who works in ethics and social and political philosophy, received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2000 and has published articles on such topics as human rights, international relations, climate change, and civil disobedience. Her recent article, "Climate Change and Justice: A Non-Welfarist Treaty Negotiation Framework," appeared in Ethics, Policy, and Environment. Learn more about faculty research areas and how graduate students can get involved.
Center for Applied & Professional Ethics
The Center for Applied and Professional Ethics (CAPE) aims to advance practical ethical and moral understanding, judgment, and decision making. It assists students and faculty of Ohio University and the larger community through interdisciplinary discussion, education and collaboration.
Finally, the department facilitates and supports research and scholarly activity in philosophy by the faculty as well as our students.