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Dr Marco Grix PhD, BPhil, BA(Hons), DipGrad, MSc
Lecturer in Philosophy
School of Humanities Media and Creative CommGets up. Philosophises .
-- Co-organised our 2020 HDCA Conference
-- Convenes NZAP's Online Seminar Series
-- Looks after Massey Philosophy's Blog
-- Serves on Massey University's Human Ethics Committee
By the way, we're organising the 2021 conference of the Association of Philosophers in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZAP). Join us in December?
Professional
Contact details
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Location: AT 2.49, Atrium Building
Campus: Albany
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Auckland (2019)
- Bachelor of Philosophy - University of Oxford (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - University of Auckland (2009)
- Diploma for Graduates - University of Otago (2007)
- Master of Science - HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (2001)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
My research revolves around ethics (both normative and applied), social and political philosophy, and environmental philosophy, with a special focus on human flourishing, needs, virtue, habitualised activity and practice, liminality, human consumption, and asexuality.
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Applied Ethics (220100):
Business Ethics (220102):
Environmental Philosophy (220303):
Ethical Theory (220305):
Human Rights and Justice Issues (220104):
Philosophy (220300):
Philosophy And Religious Studies (220000):
Philosophy not elsewhere classified (220399):
Professional Ethics (incl. police and research ethics) (220107):
Social Philosophy (220319)
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
| Position | Current | Completed |
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| Team Member | 3 | 1 |
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Grix, M., Matthewson, O., Schouten, V., Watene, K.
Book
[Edited Book]Edited by: Grix, M.
[Chapter]Authored by: Grix, M.Edited by: Grix, M.
[Chapter]Authored by: Grix, M.
[Chapter]Authored by: Grix, M.
Thesis
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Grix, M.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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German
Last used: Daily
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
I teach courses in social and political philosophy, ethics (both normative and applied), environmental philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and critical thinking.
Courses Coordinated
Media and Links
Other Links
- Coronavirus: It is immoral to stockpile food? - News article looking into the ethics of stockpiling (in the context of COVID-19)
- Why Stockpiling Groceries Is Unnecessary - Magazine article arguing against stockpiling (in the context of COVID-19)
- Opinion: A breakdown of daily life – but an opportunity because of that - Opinion piece arguing for the formation of an improved set of habits during and after COVID-19 lockdown
- Good Bye, Lenin? From a Steel Town in East Germany to Working on Consumption Ethics in New Zealand - Public webinar on my (pre-)philosophical genesis, especially with regard to my interest in the ethics and politics of consumption