- Post-Doctoral Fellow of Philosophy
- Email: emriesen@tamu.edu
- Office: YMCA 418
- Document: CV
- erichriesenphilosopher.com
Areas of Specialization
- Ethics & Applied Ethics
- AI Ethics
- Bioethics
- Military Ethics
Biography
Erich Riesen is the Sue and Harry Bovay Chair of History and Ethics of Professional Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate. Prior to coming to Texas A&M to work with Martin Peterson on the ethics of technology, Dr. Riesen was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Fort Lewis College. He received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Colorado, Boulder under the supervision of ethicist David Boonin.
Educational Background
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2022M.A., Philosophy, Northern Illinois University, 2015
B.A., Philosophy & Psychology, University of San Diego, 2012
Scholarly Achievements
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2022 “The Moral Case for the Development and Use of Autonomous Weapon Systems” in The Journal of Military Ethics
- The Moral Case for the Development of Autonomous Weapon Systems
Spring 2025 Course Schedule
- Phil 282.500 - Ethics in a Digital Age. T, R 2:20-3:35 p.m. - YMCA 115
Office Hours
- Monday and Wednesday - 10:00-11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday - 1:00-2:00 p.m.