Education and Career:
– Huemer graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.
– Earned his Ph.D. at Rutgers University in 1998.
– Completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Peter D. Klein.
Philosophical Work:
– Authored “Ethical Intuitionism” in 2005.
– Book was reviewed in Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, and Mind.
– Author of “The Problem of Political Authority” in 2013.
– Argues against modern arguments for political authority.
– Believes society can function properly without state coercion.
Vegetarianism:
– Huemer advocates for ethical vegetarianism.
– Engaged in a debate with Bryan Caplan on the ethical treatment of animals.
– Stated that meat eaters lack justifiable reasons for the pain caused by their practice.
– Authored “Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism” in 2019.
– Book includes dialogues on the ethics of eating meat and has received praise from Peter Singer.
Further Reading:
– Authored “Skepticism and the Veil of Perception.”
– Book reviews on ethics by Tara Smith.
– Various historical works on vegetarianism and related topics.
References:
– Articles and reviews by various authors in different philosophical journals.
– Interviews and debates involving Huemer on topics like vegetarianism and political authority.
Michael Huemer (/ˈhjuːmər/; born 27 December 1969) is a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has defended ethical intuitionism, direct realism, libertarianism, veganism, the repugnant conclusion, and philosophical anarchism.
Michael Huemer | |
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| Born | December 27, 1969 |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA) Rutgers University (PhD) |
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| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
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| Institutions | University of Colorado, Boulder |
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Notable ideas | Phenomenal conservatism |
| Website | https://www.owl232.net/ |