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John Hacker-Wright is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Guelph. His research primarily focuses on metaethics and moral psychology, exploring these areas through a neo-Aristotelian lens. He has broad philosophical interests that include metaphysics, normative ethics, and ancient philosophy. Dr. Hacker-Wright's educational background includes a B.A. from Bradley University and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, during which he also studied at the University of Paris. He is particularly interested in guiding students in moral philosophy and has supervised work on a diverse range of topics including the philosophy of action and the aesthetics of Emmanuel Levinas. Additionally, he serves as the chief editor for the Journal of Value Inquiry and engages actively with contemporary discussions in moral philosophy influenced by historical figures such as Aristotle, Aquinas, and Kant. His current research investigates the nature of virtue and addresses questions regarding what constitutes virtue, what makes a person good, and the role virtues play in ethical evaluations. He has given talks such as the one at the Royal Institute of Philosophy in London, titled 'Virtues, Perfections, and Human Powers', and has participated in debates on contemporary ethical naturalism.
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