Philosophy affords research across a wide range of fields, using various methods. My work has spanned topics such as free will, intentionality, cultural evolution, cognitive science of religion, and the true self, among others. A comprehensive list can be found on the publications page.
That said, I have a few long-standing projects as well as some new ones that will occupy me for some time. They appear below. Each takes you to a short description, links to any related publications, and (if you're so inclined) longer summaries (~1000 words). The number of publications for each project roughly tracks its history.
Why did Confucianism end up splitting into two wings? I provide a partial, philosophical answer to this question.
The nature of interpersonal influence and how it should impact our self-understanding and our practices.
Filial piety has been a controversial part of Confucian ethics. Is the controversy justified?
Human beings are driven by moral convictions—deeply held beliefs about right and wrong. Should this be a cause for concern?
At least one strand of classical Confucianism is implicitly relativistic, or so I argue
What does the study of folk morality tell us about philosophical metaethics?