John Brunero (Ph.D., Columbia May 2006) has interests in moral, political and legal philosophy and works on issues concerning practical reason and practical rationality. In particular, he is interested in understanding the structure and normativity of instrumental rationality, and the relationship between reasons and motivation.

Brunero joined the department August 2006. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy at Columbia University, where he taught Contemporary Civilization for three years in the Core Curriculum.

A list of recent publications can be found on Professor Brunero's personal web page



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