Dr. Per Algander

Associate Professor

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Biography

Per Algander is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in philosophy. His work primarily focuses on ethics and value theory, particularly concerning moral obligations to future generations. With a strong background in metaethics and decision theory, Algander has taught various courses related to these fields, including Ethics, Metaethics, and Decision Theory, via both campus and online formats. His research delves into complex ethical issues, notably those concerning population ethics and the moral implications of existence, exploring claims such as the asymmetry between the creation of happy versus unhappy lives. Algander has contributed to discussions surrounding well-being distribution, especially in contexts of uncertainty. He has supervised numerous bachelor and master's essays in philosophy and has a profound interest in the ethical dimensions of future generations' well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Teaching introductory courses in ethics, metaethics, and decision theory.

Temporary Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Working as a temporary lecturer in philosophy.

Researcher/Teacher

— Present

Various Philosophy Departments • Uppsala, Stockholm, Lisbon

Worked in various roles related to teaching and research in philosophy.

Courses

Ethics Metaethics Decision Theory

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.