Dr. Martin Peterson

Professor

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Biography

Martin Peterson is the Sue Harry Bovay Professor of Philosophy specializing in Ethics and Professional Engineering at Texas A&M University. Before joining Texas A&M, he taught at Eindhoven University of Technology and served as a Research Fellow at Cambridge University. He has authored several influential books and papers in the field of ethical theory, including 'Ethics Technology: Geometric Analysis of Five Moral Principles' (Oxford University Press, 2017) and 'Dimensions of Consequentialism' (Cambridge University Press, 2013). His research interests include Normative Ethics, Decision Theory, and Applied Ethics, with significant contributions to the understanding of ethical frameworks in engineering and technology. Peterson has received recognition for his work, including recent publications on Gradualist Theory and Ethics for Engineers.

Research Interests

Ethics Technology Normative Ethics Decision Theory Applied Ethics

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.