Prof. Kieran Setiya

Professor of Philosophy
Section Head, Philosophy

Primary DLC

Department of Philosophy

MIT Room: 32-D916

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Ethics
Epistemology
Philosophy of Mind

Research Summary

Professor Setiya works mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. He is the author of Practical Knowledge, Reasons without Rationalism, and Knowing Right From Wrong, which defend a cognitive theory of intention, a form of virtue ethics, and an account of ethical knowledge that draws on Aristotle and Hume. He has also written about love, regret, and rights. Most recently, he is the author of a self-help book, Midlife: A Philosophical Guide, and a number of essays in public philosophy.

Recent Work