Dr. Tine Madsen

Biography

Tine Hindkjær Madsen is a Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Political Philosophy with a focus on democratic theory, the role of scientific advisory systems, and the moral responsibilities of politicians and civil servants within democratic frameworks. She holds a PhD in Political Philosophy from the University of Copenhagen, where her dissertation explored the concept of dissent among civil servants and politicians. Her current research project, funded by the Carlsberg Foundation, examines how scientific evidence can be effectively utilized in policy-making without compromising democratic self-determination. Madsen's publications include articles on reconciling science and democracy, as well as the ethical obligations of elected representatives. She has previously held positions as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford and a Visiting Research Fellow at Brown University. Additionally, she is a guest researcher at the National Institute of Public Health and an active member of the Values Welfare Research Group.

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