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Michigan State UniversityDepartment of PhilosophyJames Lindemann NelsonProfessor |
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Degree: |
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo |
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Teaching Areas: |
Ethical Theory, Practical Ethics (esp. bioethics) |
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Interests: |
Professor Nelson works primarily in bioethics, but is interested in a number of areas — particularly moral theory (concentrating currently on the realism/antirealism controversy) and the more speculative reaches of the philosophy of language. He attempts to bring to bioethical questions resources from areas of philosophy that the current discussion tends to overlook. This has been rewarding in thinking through questions in reproductive ethics, pondering the just allocation of medical resources, and considering moral issues involved in caring for demented people. He is also interested in philosophical issues that arise from thinking about intimate relationships — particularly families and family-like contexts. |
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Address:
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503 S. Kedzie Hall |