Peter Vallentyne Florence G. Kline Chair in Philosophy, Emeritus Office: 406 Fax: 573-884-8949 Email: VallentyneP@missouri.edu Mailing Address: Department of Philosophy 438 Strickland Hall University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 65211-4160, USA

Research Interests: Ethics and Political Philosophy Main Interests: The role of liberty, security, equality, and prosperity in the theory of justice; libertarianism (left and right), egalitarianism, consequentialism, responsibility, compensation rights, enforcement rights. Other Interests: desert and justice, moral dilemmas, the moral status of animals and children, infinite utility, properties, laws of nature. [ Curriculum Vitae | On-line Papers] Teaching Interests: Applied Ethics, Ethical Theory, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law [ Philosophy Department ]