Title
Total deontic folk relationalism
❗ Note: This colloquium will take place at 14:00 instead of the usual 10:00. ❗
Abstract
Total deontic folk relationalism (TDFR) is a new family of comprehensive moral theories. It represents an alternative to the standard theoretical traditions in modern moral philosophy, such as utilitarianism, contractualism, and care ethics. In this presentation, I will introduce TDFR and will describe some of its main advantages and disadvantages.
About David
David Killoren is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Grand Valley State University. He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in 2012 with Russ Shafer-Landau as his advisor. His research interests include metaethics (especially non-naturalist moral realism), normative ethics (especially the moral significance of relationships), and applied ethics (especially animal ethics). He has published in venues such as Philosophical Studies, Oxford Studies in Metaethics, and the Canadian Journal of Philosophy. He is currently working on a book with Rob Streiffer titled Our Relationships with Animals under contract with Oxford University Press.