Dr. Alexander Andersson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Andersson is a Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy Logic unit at the University of Gothenburg. He holds a Doctorate in Practical Philosophy and is currently a postdoctoral fellow funded by the Swedish Research Council, working on a project titled 'What Deserve Meritocracy?', which investigates the tenability of meritocracy in relation to income inequality and elitism. His doctoral project was part of the Financial Ethics Research Group, focusing mainly on the concept of desert and pay theories. He defended his thesis 'Giving Executives Due: Pay, Desert, Equality' in December 2021. His research contributions include topics published in various philosophical journals and anthologies, with an emphasis on business ethics and moral claims in economic contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaches in the Philosophy Logic unit and conducts research on meritocracy and financial ethics.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).