Josh May
External Affiliate
Professor of Philosophy (and Psychology) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Specializing in ethics and cognitive science, Dr. May’s research explores the intersections of moral reasoning, agency, and social change—drawing on scientific insights to address ethical controversies. He is the author of Neuroethics (Oxford University Press, 2023) and Regard for Reason in the Moral Mind (OUP, 2018). His academic work has appeared in journals such as Mind & Language, Cognition, and Journal of Medical Ethics. Committed to public engagement, he has contributed essays to The Boston Globe, Psyche, and The Birmingham News, among others, and given interviews on topics ranging from addiction to factory farming.
Related Research Topic Areas:Moral Emotions and Decisions