About Me

I am a moral and political philosopher. My work is primarily about freedom, work, and capitalism. Currently, I am developing a theory of freedom based on the idea that free activity must be intrinsically rather than extrinsically motivated. I approach these topics in part through an engagement with various historical figures, including Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Hegel, and especially Marx. You can find out more about my research here, and you can find links to some of my papers on my PhilPeople page. (Questions, comments, and objections welcome!)

I am currently Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northwestern University. Here is my abridged C.V.; a full C.V. is available from me on request.

You can find my contact information here.

My partner, Claire Kirwin, is also a philosopher. You can find her website here.

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