Overview
My topics of interest span philosophy of science, political philosophy, and moral philosophy. I have focused most of my research and writing on science in democratic societies, military ethics, human rights, and climate change. Below are selected publications and public writing.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Weisberg, D.S., Landrum, A.R., Hamilton, J., and Weisberg, M. (2021). “Knowledge about the nature of science increases public acceptance of science regardless of identity factors,” Public Understanding of Science
Book Chapters
Hamilton, J. (2023) “Recruiting, Training, and the Permissible Bounds of Preventing and Mitigating Moral Injury in the U.S. Military,” in Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Combat Trauma, Moral Injury, and Psychological Health. Oxford University Press.
Policy Briefs
Hamilton, J. and Anderson, L. (2023) “Workshop on Global Climate Finance Proceedings Report,” Perry World House and Wharton Climate Center. University of Pennsylvania.
Koditschek, D.E., Titus, L.M., and Hamilton, J. (2022) “Report on the ICRA ’22 Workshop on Lethal Autonomous Weapons,” GRASP Laboratory. University of Pennsylvania.
Public Writing
What is morally distinctive about ‘stolen valor’? The Hill
How military veterans contribute to academic philosophy. Daily Nous
Afghanistan withdrawal: Warfighters’ déjà vu. The Hill (with Stephen Xenakis)
The military’s allegiance to the Constitution should comfort Americans. Tampa Bay Times
A pandemic ethics book club with the general public. Daily Nous
The shame of abandoning their Kurdish allies will haunt our troops for years. We’ve betrayed them, too. Newsweek (with Stephen Xenakis)
Pardoning service members under Article II can undermine the rule of law. The Rule of Law Post (with Kevin Govern)