Luke Russell

Luke Russell is a Professor at The University of Sydney, affiliated with the Business School (BUS). His research interests include ethical theory, philosophical psychology, and applied ethics. Russell has authored several books on topics such as evil, forgiveness, and virtue, including works published by Oxford University Press. He is also the co-author of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on forgiveness. In addition to teaching philosophy at the undergraduate level, he has experience in teaching ethics and critical thinking at the University of Sydney Business School. Russell is the creator and host of the podcast series 'The Philosophy of Living Well.'

Luke Russell is a Professor of Philosophy at The University of Sydney, specializing in ethics, evil, forgiveness, virtue, and vice. His research explores the nature of evil, distinguishing it from ordinary wrongdoing, and examines philosophical perspectives on evil personhood and its implications. He investigates forgiveness, including its relationship to punishment and the conditions under which forgiveness is possible. His work also addresses the role of virtues and vices in moral judgment, as well as the philosophical challenges posed by evil, such as incomprehensibility and the unforgivable. Russell's publications include books like 'Evil: A philosophical investigation' and 'Evil: A very short introduction', reflecting his deep engagement with these complex moral and philosophical issues.