What Is Practical Reasoning?
That's how philosophers say, "Figuring out what to do." The theory of practical reasoning is critical to work in all areas of moral philosophy, from metaethics to applied ethics, and is an area of strength here at Utah.

Participants
Members of the Philosophy Department with an ongoing research interest in practical reasoning include
Faculty:
Chrisoula Andreou, Eric Hutton, Elijah Millgram, Mariam Thalos and Nick White;
Students:
Matt Berk, Meg Bowman, Steve Capone, Marissa Lelanuja, Matt Mosdell, Stephanie Shiver, Joel Van Zanten

Current and Recent Courses

• Metaethics and Modality (Fall 2010)
• Seminar: Practical Reasoning (Fall 2008)
• Foundations of Decision (Fall 2004)
• Risk and Resources (Spring 2008)
• Seminar: Akrasia (Fall 2008)
• Aristotle's Ethics (Spring 2009)
• Ethics and Practical Reason (Fall 2008)
• Plans, Commitments, and Practical Reason (Spring 2008)

Activities
The Kaffeeklatsch meets weekly for discussion of student work-in-progress.

Subgroup: Practical Rationality and the Philosophy of Science
Participants: Stephen Downes, Matt Haber, Elijah Millgram, Anya Plutynski.