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Matt Deaton

For further info visit Matt’s official website, mDeaton.com

A fifth year graduate student, Matt picked up his M.A. in the Spring of 2007 and is on track to complete his PhD in 2010. Primarily a political philosopher, Matt also enjoys researching and teaching applied ethics.

Research Interests

Primarily interested in political philosophy with a focus on public reason, theories of justice, and property, with secondary interests in business and bio ethics, as well as applied ethics broadly construed.

Teaching Interests

Political philosophy, business ethics, bio ethics, critical thinking/informal logic. Ethical theory

Honors

Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Associates, 2008-2009, University of Tennessee Philosophy Department

Recent, Representative Presentations

  • “Guns at Work,” March 09, Cincinnati, OH, Association for Practical and Professional Ethics annual meeting
  • “A Human Right to Keep and Bear Arms,” November 08, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Philosophical Association annual meeting

Community Involvement

  • Active Baker Scholar, Howard Baker Center for Public Policy (nonpartisan)
  • Coordinator, East Tennessee High School Ethics Bowl (coming fall 09 to an ethical dilemma near you)
Matt Deaton

Contact Information

Matt Deaton
801 McClung Tower
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-0480

Phone: 865-974-3255
Fax: 865-974-3509
Email: jdeaton1@utk.edu