The Philosopher

Michael Huemer

The face

The background

Nationality:
American
Schools:
Analytic philosophy, Anarcho-capitalism, Ethical intuitionism, Libertarianism
Branchs:
Epistemology, Ethics, Meta-ethics, Political philosophy
Period:
Contemporary philosophy

The synopsis

Michael Huemer is an American philosopher who was born on December 27, 1969. He is currently a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Huemer has defended a range of philosophical positions, including ethical intuitionism, direct realism, political libertarianism, phenomenal conservatism, substance dualism, reincarnation, and philosophical anarchism. He earned his Ph.D. from Rutgers University under Peter D. Klein. His notable works include 'Ethical Intuitionism' (2005), 'The Problem of Political Authority' (2013), and 'Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism' (2019). He is also known for his advocacy of ostroveganism. Huemer is married to Iskra Fileva, who is also a philosophy professor.

The works