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Tyler Zimmer is an Associate Instructional Professor and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy at The University of Chicago, where he has been teaching since 2019. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University and a BA from Vanderbilt University. His areas of specialization include political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of race, and feminist philosophy. His current research focuses on topics such as gentrification, masculinity, the moral justifiability of capital income, and reparations for historical injustices. In his role as Assistant Director, he advises students on course selection, philosophy major tracks, and study abroad opportunities, while also helping students prepare for graduate school and internships. Zimmer engages students actively, offering guidance on their senior essays and overseeing curriculum development within the undergraduate philosophy program. His teaching aims to illuminate complex philosophical questions surrounding issues of justice, equality, and identity in modern society.
Department of Philosophy