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Robert Murray is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), with a focus on moral agency and social political philosophy. He has a rich educational background with a BA and MA from the University of Manitoba and a PhD from the University of Toronto. His teaching philosophy is characterized by a generalist approach at the undergraduate level, where he enjoys teaching a variety of courses. At the graduate level, his specialization includes the exploration of moral agency, procedural justice, and the criticisms of procedural liberalism as developed by influential thinkers like Kant and Rawls. Murray's current research critically examines the foundations of Kantian-Rawlsian liberalism, particularly the metaphysical underpinnings related to moral agency and the implications for political recognition and conflict. His work also engages with the moral reasoning frameworks proposed by Christine Korsgaard. Throughout his academic career, he has contributed to important publications in the field, posing significant questions surrounding liberalism, Aboriginal rights, and social justice.
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