Dr. Gunnar Björnsson

Biography

Gunnar Björnsson is a Professor at Stockholm University, leading the Department of Philosophy. He received his PhD from Stockholm University in 1998 and has held various academic positions, including postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Connecticut and Stockholm University, an Associate Professorship at Linköping University, and a Professorship at Umeå University. His research focuses primarily on moral responsibility, moral psychology, and metaethics. Björnsson is particularly interested in the dynamics of moral responsibility skepticism and the attribution of responsibility to groups and organizations. He has led significant research projects, including the Gothenburg Responsibility Project, which he coordinated from 2011 to 2015. His work also explores how moral judgments are intertwined with motivational states, contributing to a deeper understanding of moral disagreement and its implications. In addition to his research, he co-authors books on critical thinking and informal logic, demonstrating his commitment to broadening understanding in philosophy. Björnsson's recent publications examine topics such as corporate moral responsibility and the nature of moral disagreements.

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