Fred Feldman (Philosopher)
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Fred Feldman is an American philosopher who specializes in ethical theory.
Fred Feldman received his PhD
degree in philosophy from Brown University
, where he studied under Roderick Chisholm
. His doctoral dissertation concerned the metaphysics of identity. He is professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
.
His books include Doing the Best We Can (Kluwer, 1986), Confrontations with the Reaper (Oxford, 1992) and Pleasure and the Good Life (Oxford, 2004). He has written a number of journal articles on metaphysics, deontic logic
, theory of intrinsic value
, theory of personal welfare
, morally right action
, and death
. He received an NEH fellowship for Spring 2008 to work on a new book on happiness.
His younger brother, Richard Feldman, is professor of philosophy and Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of Rochester.
Fred Feldman received his PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree in philosophy from Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
, where he studied under Roderick Chisholm
Roderick Chisholm
Roderick M. Chisholm was an American philosopher known for his work on epistemology, metaphysics, free will, and the philosophy of perception. He received his Ph.D. at Harvard University under Clarence Irving Lewis and Donald C. Williams, and taught at Brown University...
. His doctoral dissertation concerned the metaphysics of identity. He is professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system...
.
His books include Doing the Best We Can (Kluwer, 1986), Confrontations with the Reaper (Oxford, 1992) and Pleasure and the Good Life (Oxford, 2004). He has written a number of journal articles on metaphysics, deontic logic
Deontic logic
Deontic logic is the field of logic that is concerned with obligation, permission, and related concepts. Alternatively, a deontic logic is a formal system that attempts to capture the essential logical features of these concepts...
, theory of intrinsic value
Intrinsic value
Intrinsic value can refer to:*Intrinsic value , of an option or stock.*Intrinsic value , of a coin.*Intrinsic value , in ethics and philosophy.*Intrinsic value , in philosophy....
, theory of personal welfare
Quality of life
The term quality of life is used to evaluate the general well-being of individuals and societies. The term is used in a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, and politics. Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of...
, morally right action
Normative ethics
Normative ethics is the study of ethical action. It is the branch of philosophical ethics that investigates the set of questions that arise when considering how one ought to act, morally speaking...
, and death
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
. He received an NEH fellowship for Spring 2008 to work on a new book on happiness.
His younger brother, Richard Feldman, is professor of philosophy and Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of Rochester.
External links
- http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~ffeldman/