Dean Joseph

Research Interests

Social and Political Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Metaethics

Biography

• B.A., Honours (Philosophy), Saint Mary’s University
• M.A. (Philosophy), Concordia University

My primary interest is in the nature of moral progress in societies, particularly, what a practical theory of social change would require. Investigating the desiderata for such a theory brings forth questions regarding moral decision-making in the context of collective agency, the nature and scope of moral rules for social change, and what grounds any obligations we may have to future generations. I am also interested in the weight of valuing human and non-human life alike as a normative priority of practical affairs in general.