Dr. Matthew Hammerton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Matthew Hammerton is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Singapore Management University. His research explores the categories of value that are essential for living a good life and acting ethically. He is well-known for his work on agent-relative value and examines moral theories such as consequentialism and deontology. Moreover, he has done significant work on the meaning of life, investigating the connections between well-being, sacrifice, achievement, and luck. His research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals including the Australasian Journal of Philosophy, the Canadian Journal of Philosophy, Ethics, and the Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy. He has recently shifted his focus towards a philosophical inquiry into work, currently writing a monograph on 'workism'—the phenomenon of individuals making work their primary source of meaning and identity in their lives.

Research Interests

Courses

SMU Critical Thinking Real World Big Questions (Happiness & Suffering)

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
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Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.