Gal Kober

Contact Info: Department of Philosophy Miner Hall, room 04 Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 617-627-4798 Email Prof. Kober Office Hours: Thur 1:30-2:30, 6-7pm Website

Lecturer
Philosophy of Biology, Applied Ethics

Biography

Gal Kober's primary areas of research are philosophy of biology and applied ethics. She is particularly interested in questions concerning evolutionary individuality, and the role of concepts in scientific theories. Her dissertation, which she completed at the philosophy department at Boston University, argued that "species" is a dysfunctional concept in the theory of evolutionary biology.

Her work in applied ethics focuses on bioethical questions such as human organ markets, and on conflicts regarding obligations to future generations in environmental contexts.

Education

Ph.D., Boston University
BA, Tel Aviv University

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