My areas of specialization (AOS) are philosophy of law, moral philosophy, political philosophy and Kant (especially his practical philosophy and aesthetics). I maintain interests in related topics in applied ethics, including animal ethics and parental authority. In philosophy of law, my primary interests are in private law theory, especially tort law, contract law and fiduciary law, as well as in children's law.
My doctoral research is on the nature and justification of parental authority. I present and defend a broadly fiduciary account of parental authority that draws on Kant's work in the Doctrine of Right. This project mainly consists in an analysis of the parent-child relationship as a fiduciary relationship of mutual dependence in which the independence of both parties is simultaneously maintained, followed by a demonstration of how the relevant legal doctrines develop the underlying moral principles, making them serviceable as rules for practical human judgment.
My doctoral research is on the nature and justification of parental authority. I present and defend a broadly fiduciary account of parental authority that draws on Kant's work in the Doctrine of Right. This project mainly consists in an analysis of the parent-child relationship as a fiduciary relationship of mutual dependence in which the independence of both parties is simultaneously maintained, followed by a demonstration of how the relevant legal doctrines develop the underlying moral principles, making them serviceable as rules for practical human judgment.
Works in progress
"Parental Authority and Children's Rights." (draft available upon request)
"Sublime Art in Kant’s Critique of Aesthetic Judgement." (draft available upon request)
"Consent and the Burden of Humanity." (draft available upon request)
"Holding Others at Arm's Length: The Role of Status in the Doctrines of Consideration, Unconscionability and Good Faith."
"Civil Disobedience."
"Sublime Art in Kant’s Critique of Aesthetic Judgement." (draft available upon request)
"Consent and the Burden of Humanity." (draft available upon request)
"Holding Others at Arm's Length: The Role of Status in the Doctrines of Consideration, Unconscionability and Good Faith."
"Civil Disobedience."