Curriculum Vitae: David Hunter

About

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This website acts as the Curriculum Vitae and homepage for David Hunter, Department of Philosophy, University of Birmingham, UK. It is based on the NEO template for Blogger by Ramani and a modification of this template to make it IE7 friendly by Arephyz

The navigation should be straightforward, you click on the category on the far left, which then gives you the subheadings in the box to the right. You then click on the heading you want to display the page. In most categories there will be several entries, the first being one page containing everything in the category, and the others being each individual area of information in that category. So for example Presentations divides into invited presentations, conference presentations and graduate seminars.

The aim of this is to allow you easy access to each individual area without having to read through the entire content of an section. Where possible I have tried to include links to offsite sources of information such as my publications, departments I have worked at and so on to facilitate easy access to further information.

It is complete and up to date as of 08/09/2011 I will endeavour to update it sporadically.

If you would prefer to read this the hard way a less frequently updated PDF version is available here: David Hunter CV PDF

Areas of expertise: Full List

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Areas of Specialisation:
Medical Ethics (in particular Prioritisation and Equity)
Political Philosophy (in particular Distributive Justice)
These are the focus of my PhD Thesis.

Philosophy of Religion (in particular the Argument from Evil)
Ethical Theory (in particular Utilitarianism)
These were covered extensively in my Masters Thesis.

Research Ethics (In particular the structure and operation of Ethics Committees)
Through practical experience, I sit on four ethics committees presently. I have been heavily involved in the establishment of the research ethics system here at the University of Ulster and am now advising on this at Liverpool hope University. I am also a member of the council of AREC the Association of Research Ethics Committees. The majority of my publications to date are on aspects of research ethics, and I am presently working on several more papers in this field.

Areas of Competence:
Applied Ethics
Professional Ethics
Ethical Issues in New Technology
Meta-Ethics
Environmental Ethics
Business Ethics
Philosophy of Action
History of Political Thought
Introductory Metaphysics
Introductory Chinese Philosophy
Introductory Buddhism

I have previously taught in these areas.

Research Interests: Full List

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Because I am interested in issues at the intersection of several areas of philosophy and applied ethics it is difficult to summarise my research interests succinctly. However I am particularly interested in medical ethics with a focus on where ideas from political philosophy can be bought to bear on problems within medical ethics. In particular I believe that an excessive focus has been placed on clinical ethics in bioethics, and this has obscured important background issues such as organisational and structural issues. As such I think that work in political philosophy can usefully inform approaches to a variety of issues in medical ethics. As such my research interests are broad, but common themes run throughout.

1. Political Philosophy:
I am broadly interested in issues in political philosophy, particularly where these intersect with issues in medical ethics. My thesis concentrates on one of these areas, distributive justice in health care.

PHD: A Luck Egalitarian Account of Distributive Justice in Health Care:
In this thesis I develop a Luck Egalitarian account of distributive justice in health care, broadly based on Ronald Dworkin’s broader theory of distributive justice. I contrast this account with other theories of distributive justice in health care. I argue that the alternative theories do not fare well in part because they cannot balance the intuition that we ought to spare no expense to aid someone if they need it with the contrasting intuition that people do not have to sacrifice all that they value to aid others. This leads these theories implausibly to either argue we should commit all our resources to the provision of health care (the bottomless pit objection) or to argue that health care should not be publicly provided. In the process of developing this account I engage with several major criticisms of luck egalitarianism more generally and show how these criticisms can be over come.

Another area of interest is public health ethics, this interest grew out of my thesis, but also because it is a place where medical ethics and political philosophy meet. I've given several presentations in this area:

Departmental Seminar: 'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination' Auckland University of Technology, National Centre for Health and Social Ethics, Auckland, New Zealand, 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Ensuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs, incentives & innovation'
University of Waikato, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Hamilton, New Zealand, 27th March, 2008.
Massey University, School of History, Philosophy and Classics, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 20th March, 2008.

'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination'
Setting an Ethical Agenda for Health Promotion 18-20 September 2007, Ghent, Belgium.

'Global Justice, Luck Egalitarianism & Global Health'
Global Health, Justice and the ‘Brain Drain' 17th September 2007, Keele University, United Kingdom.

‘Luck Egalitarianism & Public Health’
Public Health Ethics Conference, Birmingham University, UK. 16th-18th May, 2007
21st European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. 15 – 18 August, 2007 Cardiff, United Kingdom.

'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference: "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, Keele University UK. 19th-21st April 2007. Co-presented with Stuart Oultram, Keele University.

‘The Stranger at our doorstep: Social Change, Suicide and Political Theory’
Ethics at the margins of life, National University of Ireland, Galway, March, 29th-31st, 2007.

Papers in this area:
Apart from my thesis I have also written several papers in the area of political philosophy:
1. Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brother's Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:522-526.
2. Hunter, D. 'Proportional Ethical Review and the Identification of Ethical Issues' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:241-245. While this a paper about the process of research ethics review it relies heavily on arguments from political philosophy.
3. Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. In press.
4. Hunter, D. 'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope'
has received a revise and resubmit (which I am in the process of doing) from the Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.

2. Research Ethics:
An area which I have become keenly interested in is research ethics. I have developed this interest through my participation on several ethics committees. I am interested in both structural and conceptual issues in the operation of research ethics committees, as well as issues at the coalface of specific ethical issues that arise when reviewing applications.

Books:
Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. European Textbook on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010. http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/textbook-on-ethics-report_en.pdf

Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. Syllabus on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010.

http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/syllabus-on-ethics_en.pdf

Papers in various journals:
1. Hunter, D. 'An alternative model for research ethics review at UK universities'
Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2 47-51.
2. Hunter, D. 'Placebos, and moral perils for participants'
Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2 71-72.
3. Hunter, D. ‘The roles of research ethics committees: implications for membership.’
Research Ethics Review. (2007) Vol 3, No 1, 24-26.
4. Hunter, D. 'Proportional Ethical Review and the Identification of Ethical Issues' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:241-245.
5. Hunter, D. Pierscionek, B. 'Children, Gillick Competency and Consent for Research' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:659-662.
6. Hunter, D. 'Efficiency and the Proposed Reforms to the NHS Research Ethics System' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:651-654.
7. Elliott, L. Hunter, D. ‘The experiences of Ethics Committee Members: Contradictions between Individuals and Committees’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:489-494.
8. Hunter, D. ‘Tower of Babel rebuilt: The ESRC research ethics framework and research ethics review at UK universities.’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:815-820.
9. Hunter D. ' Is there a case for a distinction between Ethics & Policy?' American Journal of Bioethics Open Peer Commentary, (2010);10:6:24-25.
10. Wilson, J. Hunter, D. 'Research Exceptionalism' American Journal of Bioethics Target Article, (2010);10:8:45-54.
11. Hunter, D. Wilson, J. 'Response to open peer commentaries on 'Research Exceptionalism'' American Journal of Bioethics, (2010);10:8:W4-6.

Book Chapters:
1. Hunter, D. ‘Bad Science equals poor not bad ethics’ p.61-70 in Jennifer Gunning & Søren Holm, (eds.) Ethics, Law & Society (volume 3), Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Company (December 2007)

I'm presently also working on several papers in the area of research ethics:
1. 'Research, non-negligent harm and justice: Implications for research ethics committees'
This paper argues that the present UK practice of not providing insurance for research participants who suffer non-negligent harm in the course of research is unethical and ethics committees ought to collectively refuse to approve risky research without this cover.
2. 'Who’s not your daddy? Discovering non-paternity in the course of genetic research, the ethical issues.
This paper examines the ethical issues that arise when you discover non-paternity in the course of genetic research. I am co-authoring this paper with Phillipa Malpas at the University of Auckland.

3. Ethical issues in New Technologies:
Another area I am interested in is the ethical and political implications of new technologies. An area I have become interested in is how new technology, often health care technology, impacts our thinking about ethics and political philosophy. We have seen this in part through the cloning and genetic engineering debates. I believe we will see our principles of justice further challenged by new technology such as nanotechnology which in combination with genetic information will undermine people's lack of control over their own genetics. Likewise AI may well challenge our current theories of moral status. Discussing this is of necessity speculative, it is hard to know how our beliefs will change until they do. Nonetheless it is important since it indicates to us now flaws in our moral theories.

I have several papers published in this area:
1. Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:552-556.
2. Hunter, D. 'Insuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs & innovation' Global Health and Access to Essential Medicines symposium in the Cambridge Quarterly of Health Care Ethics. In press.

I presently have another paper under consideration in this area:
Hunter, D. L. H. 'Is Autonomy really the Key? The Debate about Prenatal Testing for Adult Onset Conditions.' is under consideration by Journal of Medical Ethics.

I'm presently developing a research plan and book proposal on some of the ethical issues raised by impact of new internet and computer based technologies on medical practice.

4. Ethical Theory:
I have considerable interest in several areas of ethical theory.

1. Moral Status:
An area that I would like to undertake further research in is the question of what has moral status, that is whose interests do we have a prima facie obligation to consider morally. For any ethical theory this is an essential question to settle. Yet while there are several accounts of this presently available, each suffers from flaws either of including things that we think ought to be left out, or leaving out things that we think ought to be kept in. I believe that part of the problem here is that most theorists take one characteristic and claim that this characteristic is both necessary and sufficient for a being to have moral status.

2. Ethical Relativism:
In one of the papers I have been working on for awhile I make a new argument against one variety of Ethical Relativism, namely Ethical Subjectivism which claims that the truth of ethical claims is relative to the beliefs of individuals. This argument is that Ethical Subjectivism cannot be true since it is possible for people to believe contradictory beliefs. If this is true and Ethical Subjectivism is true then some of the time both A and ~A would be true. This clearly cannot be the case and so Ethical Subjectivism must be false.

5. Philosophy of Religion
While I have not published in this area yet I still maintain an interest in philosophy of religion from the work I did in my masters thesis. This is an area I would like to develop in the future.

MA: God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy
My MA thesis was on the Argument from Evil, in particular the ethical assumptions made by theodicies. In this work I argued that for theodicies (Responses to the Argument from Evil) to succeed in justifying the belief in the existence of God despite the apparent existence of evil, they are required to make certain controversial methodological assumptions. In general theodicies are required to assume that some form of consequentialist ethical theory is the correct ethical theory. Specifically theodicies require a principle such as 'the end justifies the means' and that it is permissible to trade harms from one for a benefit for others. Since Utilitarianism seems to be the best consequentialist theory to capture our other beliefs about the goodness of God, I assessed whether the argument from evil succeeds if utilitarianism is correct. I concluded that though taking a utilitarian perspective does support the ethical reasoning of theodicies there are also good reasons on the basis of utilitarianism to reject the existence of God. Finally I looked at other ways of justifying the belief in the existence of God, despite the existence of evil, given the constraint of how it seems reasonable to interpret omnibenevolence, and concluded that present theodicies require ethically unjustifiable claims to be true.

Publications: Full List

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Books:
Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. European Textbook on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010. http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/textbook-on-ethics-report_en.pdf

Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. Syllabus on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010.

http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/syllabus-on-ethics_en.pdf

Journal Articles:
Hunter, D. 'An alternative model for research ethics review at UK universities' Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2, 47-51.

Hunter, D. 'Placebos, and moral perils for participants' Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2, 71-72.

Hunter, D. ‘The roles of research ethics committees: implications for membership.’ Research Ethics Review. (2007) Vol 3, No 1, 24-26.

Hunter, D. 'Proportional Ethical Review and the Identification of Ethical Issues' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:241-245.

Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brother's Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:522-526.

Hunter, D. Pierscionek, B. 'Children, Gillick Competency and Consent for Research' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:659-662.

Hunter, D. 'Efficiency and the Proposed Reforms to the NHS Research Ethics System' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:651-654.

Elliott, L. Hunter, D. ‘The experiences of Ethics Committee Members: Contradictions between Individuals and Committees’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:489-494.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:552-556.

Hunter, D. ‘Tower of Babel rebuilt: The ESRC research ethics framework and research ethics review at UK universities.’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:815-820.

Hunter, D. ‘Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry' Monash Bioethics Review. (2008);27:1:33-41.
Hunter D. 'Is there a case for a distinction between Ethics & Policy ?' American Journal of Bioethics Open Peer Commentary, (2010);10:6:24-25.

Wilson, J. Hunter, D. 'Research Exceptionalism' American Journal of Bioethics Target Article, (2010);10:8:45-54.

Hunter, D. Wilson, J. 'Response to open peer commentaries on 'Research Exceptionalism' American Journal of Bioethics, (2010);10:8:W4-6.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The ethical & policy implications of Rogue Medical Tourism' Global Social Policy, (2010) 10, 297-299.

Hunter, D. 'A hands-on guide on obtaining research ethics approval' Postgraduate Medical Journal, forthcoming.

Book Chapters:
Hunter, D. 'Forward Thinking: A Teaching Project' Pp 309-316. in Clements, Belinda (Ed) Probing the Boundaries: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship, The Inter-Disciplinary Press. ISBN: 978-1-904710-38-7

Hunter, D. ‘Bad Science equals poor not bad ethics’ p.61-70 in Jennifer Gunning & Søren Holm, (eds.) Ethics, Law & Society (volume 3), Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Company (December 2007)

Dawson, A. Hunter, D. 'Is there a need for global health ethics? Pros and cons' Global Health Ethics edited by Gillian Brock & Soloman Benatar, Cambridge University Press, 2011.

Conference Proceedings:
Hunter, D. 'This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy became a Live Organ Donor: The Ethics of Xeno-Transplantation'
Science, Ethics and Society: Proceedings of the 5th Congress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics, Leuven, Belgium. Pp 12-16. 2004

Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brothers Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' CDROM of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Social Justice in Practice", 28th of June - 1st July 2006, University College, Dublin.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' CDROM of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, 19th—21st April 2007, Keele University UK.

Book Reviews:
Hunter, D. 'Bioethics: An Introduction for the biosciences by Ben Mepham, Oxford University Press, 2005'
Metapsychology on Jan 23rd 2006, Volume: 10, Number: 4

Hunter, D. 'Rethinking informed consent in bioethics' by N. C. Manson and O. O’Neill, Cambridge University Press, 2007. Research Ethics Review. (2008) 4;1:42-43.

Hunter, D. 'Biomedical Research and Beyond: Expanding the Ethics of Inquiry by Christopher O. Tollefsen, 2008.' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;2:84-85.

Hunter, D. ''Bioethics and Vulnerability: A Latin American View' by F. Luna', Amsterdam/NY: Rodopi. Developing World Bioethics. 8 (3):242-243.

Others:

Hunter, D. L. H. 'Web Note: Philosophy and Bioethics Universe' Research Ethics Review. (2008); 4:2:75.

Hunter, D. 'Conference Report: Who Cares? AREC Conference, Birmingham, March, 2008' Research Ethics Review. (2008); 4:2:83-4.

Hunter, D 'In response to "Developing commensurate review"' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008); Eletter: 14th January 2008.

Hunter, D 'In response to "Is Triage Incoherent?"' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008); Eletter: 14th January 2008.

Hunter, D. 'A decidedly non-ideal REC: A response to 'An idealised REC' Research Ethics Review. (2007);3:4:139-140.

Hunter, D. 'Emergency medicine case study' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;2:83-84.

Hunter, D. 'Emergency medicine case study: Commentary' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;3:125-126.

Hunter, D. & Leveridge, J. Invited Editorial 'Concept of Community in Bioethics' Public Health Ethics. (2011) 4;1: 12-13.

Hunter, D & Wilson, J. briefing paper on Ethical Issues in Hyperexpensive Treatments and the Prioritisation of R&D Nuffield Council on Bioethics (2011)

Letters:
Hunter, D. 'Autonomy and Majority Rules. A misunderstanding'
Letter published in the print version of the British Medical Journal, 18th March 2006.

Hunter, D. ‘Presumed consent an enforced obligation?’
Letter published in the online version of the British Medical Journal, 24th June 2006.

Hunter, D. 'Is consistency enough?'
Letter published in the online version of the British Medical Journal, 8th October 2006.

Papers under consideration or revision:
Hunter, D. 'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope' has received a revise and resubmit from the Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.

MA Thesis:

God the Utilitarian? The ethics of theodicy

PHD Thesis:

A Luck Egalitarian Account of Distributive Justice in Health Care

Presentations: Full List

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Invited Presentations:
'The future of European Bioethics' Globalising European Bioethics Education Conference, Manchester, 8th February 2010.

'International research & equipoise case studies' Association of Research Ethics Committees Cardiff workshop 23rd February 2010.

'Emergency medicine case study' Association of Research Ethics Committees Birmingham Conference, 19th March, 2009.
Association of Research Ethics Committees Liverpool Hope Workshop, 29th July, 2009.

'Bioethics and The challenge of "sperm ships": the need for the global regulation of medical technology'
Medical Humanities Symposium, Centre for the History of Medicine in Ireland,
University of Ulster, Coleraine campus: 28th May, 2009.

Keynote speaker: 'Proportional Ethical Review: a tempting but treacherous notion' National Research Ethics Service Southern conference, London, 24th-25th of February, 2009.

'Virtues and Vices of research ethics committees: Moral pluralism, epistemology and norms for meetings'
Manchester Senior Seminar Series, December 17th, 2008.

'On the Purported Poor Quality of Student Research'
Association of Research Ethics Committees London Conference, 13th November, 2008.

'Online communities of inquiry: Strategies and tactics adopted from
philosophy for children'
e-Learning in Dialogue: Innovative Teaching and Learning in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, University of York, May 14th-15th, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Why Research Ethics Committees?'
University of Auckland Philosophy Department, Auckland, New Zealand 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination' AAuckland University of Technology, National Centre for Health and Social Ethics, Auckland, New Zealand, 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Ensuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs, incentives & innovation'
University of Waikato, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Hamilton, New Zealand, 27th March, 2008.

Massey University, School of History, Philosophy and Classics, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 20th March, 2008.

keynote speaker: 'Why Research Ethics Committees?' National Research Ethics Service North, Midlands and East of England REC conference, Leeds, 6th March, 2008.

Debate: 'Should REC members represent their personal view or the view of the community?' Office for Research Ethics Committees Northern Ireland REC Members Annual Conference, 22nd January, 2008.

Roundtable Discussion: “Global Health and Access to Essential Medicines”
World Poverty, Global Justice and Public Health: A Conference with Thomas Pogge
11th-12th September 2007 – Dublin, Ireland

‘New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism’, National University of Ireland Philosophy Seminar Series, Galway, 30th January 2007.

'Equity and the distribution of scarce life saving resources in emergency situations' International Network for Public Health Ethics. Ethical Issues in Infectious Disease Control. A satellite workshop of the International Association of Bioethics 8th world congress, Beijing, China, 4th of August 2006.

'What's really wrong with ethical relativism.'
University of Ulster Philosophy Department Seminar Series 21st of February 2006.

'Strategies for developing ethical reasoning skills in bioscience students'
Teaching Ethics to Bioscience Students: Challenges Old and New (The Higher Education Academy Centre for Bioscience) Belfast, 7th of December 2005.

'The Messiness of Moral Status'
Imperial College, London, Bioethics Unit Seminar, 5th of September, 2005.
Keele University, Keele, Centre for Professional Ethics, 9th of September, 2005.

Conference Presentations:
New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism, Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2nd - 4th July, 2009.

Not just Justice – alternative justifications for the provision of health care
Priority in Practice conference, University College, Dublin, Ireland
16th - 17th June, 2009
UK Bioethics Workshop, University College, London, United Kingdom, 29th - 30th June, 2009

Research Exceptionalism, International Association of Bioethics, Croatia, September 3-8, 2008.

What makes a good Lay? Research ethics committees, conflicts of interest and the role of lay members. International Association of Bioethics, Croatia, September 3-8, 2008.

'Tis But a Scratch: The Human Tissue Act and the Use of Tissue for Research, Issues for Research Ethics Committees' First International Conference
Ethical & Legal Aspects of Research with Human Tissue in Europe
, Göttingen, Germany, 27th - 28th June, 2008

'The ESRC Research Ethics Framework and research ethics review at UK universities: Rebuilding the Tower of Babel REC by REC'
International Network of Research Management Societies Congress, Liverpool, 17th-19th of June, 2008.

'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination'
Setting an Ethical Agenda for Health Promotion 18-20 September 2007, Ghent, Belgium.

'Global Justice, Luck Egalitarianism & Global Health'
Global Health, Justice and the ‘Brain Drain' 17th September 2007, Keele University, United Kingdom.

‘Luck Egalitarianism & Public Health’
Public Health Ethics Conference, Birmingham University, UK. 16th-18th May, 2007
21st European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. 15 – 18 August, 2007 Cardiff, United Kingdom.

'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference: "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, Keele University UK. 19th-21st April 2007. Co-presented with Stuart Oultram, Keele University.

‘The Stranger at our doorstep: Social Change, Suicide and Political Theory’
Ethics at the margins of life, National University of Ireland, Galway, March, 29th-31st, 2007.

‘New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism’ Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Victoria University, Wellington, December 3rd-7th, 2006.

'Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry'
20th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Helsinki, Finland, August 23rd-26th, 2006.

'Proportional Ethical? Review'
8th international conference of the International Association of Bioethics, Beijing, China, August 6th-9th, 2006.

'Forward Thinking: A Teaching Project'
5th Global Conference: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship, Mansfield College, Oxford, July 3rd-6th, 2006.
Bioethics in Ireland Workshop, National University of Ireland, Galway, April 1st, 2007.

'Am I my Brothers Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care'
The 2006 conference of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Social Justice in Practice", 28th of June - 1st July 2006, University College, Dublin.

'Grey Goo or Justice? Equality and Nanotechnology'
19th Annual European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Barcelona, 24-27th of August, 2005.

'Restorative versus Distributive Justice in Health Care'
7th World Congress of the International Association of Bioethics, Sydney, 9th-12th of November 2004.

'Contesting Claims: Freedom, Efficiency and Equality'
Contesting freedoms in healthcare: policy, practice and ethics; 10th conference of the Australasian Bioethics Association, Sydney, 12th-14th of November 2004.

'This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy became a Live Organ Donor: The Ethics of Xeno-Transplantation'
Genetics and Health Care, 18th Annual Conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Reykjavik, Iceland, 25th- 28th August 2004.
5th Annual Congress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics, Leuven, Belgium, 2nd -4th September 2004.
New Zealand Bioethics Conference: Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Dunedin, 13th-15th February 2004.
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Palmerston North, 7th-10th December 2003.

'God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy'
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, University of Waikato, Hamilton, 28th November - 2nd December 2004.
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 19th - 21st September 2003.

'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope'
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 17th - 19th September 2004.

Cultural Relativism: Not Just Unpleasant but Downright Illogical!'
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 19th - 21st September 2003.
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, Christchurch, 7th-12th July 2002.

'The Conditions of Omnibenevolence'
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Auckland, 7th-12th December 2001.

Graduate Seminar Presentations:
'Bad science equals poor not necessarily bad ethics' University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 26th March 2008.

'Distributive Justice in Health Care and Autonomy: An explanatory Gap?'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 19th May 2004.

'Distributive Justice in Healthcare: Interpreting Dworkin'
University of Auckland PHD Seminar Series, 8th October 2003.

'Why Rationing Medicine is Necessary'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 7th May 2003.

'Knowledge, Philosophy and Despair: Avoiding the Appearance of Teaching Nothing'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 7th August 2002.

'The Ethical Neutrality of the Argument from Evil'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 27th March 2002.

'Utilitarianism, Animals and the Repugnant Conclusion'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 13th of March 2002

'Transworld Depravity: why it fails to help Theism'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 12th September 2001.

'Interpreting Kant, the Paradox of Psychological Contradictions'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 6th June 2001.

'Transworld Depravity: why it might help Theism but it fails to help Christianity'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 4th April 2001.

Grant & Conference Experience

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2011:
Economic & Social Research Council Grant Bid: Real Issues in Research Ethics
It is now recognised that all research involving human subjects raises ethical issues and ought to be reviewed by an independent research ethics committee.1 However research ethics committees are in a difficult position, they must make highly contested decisions about whether research is ethical and can be allowed to proceed, often in a limited time frame with minimal support. Given the complexity of ethics and diversity of moral viewpoints, there is no straightforward way for committees to make these decisions, nonetheless through the process of debate and deliberation many issues have been resolved and commonly accepted answers found. However research ethics committees still encounter applications that either because of the cutting edge nature of the science involved or because of the ethical complexity of the project they find difficult to come to a decision on. There is a considerable literature on specific issues in the ethical conduct of research. However it is not clear how much of that literature addresses the ethical issues that research ethics committees actually find pressing, since it has primarily been written by ethicists who may have no practical connection with the practice of research ethics review or may only have been exposed to the workings of a limited number of committees. This is particularly important because research ethics committees deal with cutting edge ethical issues, conflicts between competing principles and the application or potential application of new technologies and techniques.

This is important both from the point of view of protecting participants rights and safety but also from the point of view of safeguarding and promoting good quality science, since ethics committees may err on the side of caution given a particularly contentious issue.

The aim of this study is to generate ethically interesting case studies based on actual cases drawn the experiences of research ethics committee members themselves both in the clinical context and in the non-clinical context. These case studies will then be analysed ethically to identify the significant ethical principles and concerns in play and to come to some decisions about the cases.

The cases will be published online and the discussion will likewise be made available to feed these topics back to the research ethics committees. It is also anticipated that these will be a valuable support and asset for those who are providing training for both researchers and research ethics committee members.
Bid: £165400
Outcome: Not Yet Submitted.

2010:
The concept of community in bioethics – Wellcome Trust Satellite Conference of the International Association of Bioethics 2010 Congress – Singapore
This was a conference that I was invited by the Wellcome Trust to organise for them, given my involvement in and coordination of the philosophy in bioethics network of the international association of bioethics. It focused on how the concept of community is and might be used in different contexts of bioethics, such as research ethics, organ transplantation, resource allocation etc and asked whether this is sustainable.

Research Ethics in the EU: What is done and how it could be done better two day conference
This conference is funded via the income from the EU Research Ethics Textbook contract that the Centre for Professional Ethics won, and I was involved in. It was a two day event, focusing in the first day on fundamental philosophical issues at the heart of research ethics, and on the second day on the role of autonomy and informed consent in research ethics in the face of the significant empirical evidence that informed consent is in practice rarely achieved.

Philosophy and Research Ethics Workshop
This was a collaborative application involving members of the philosophy department at Leeds University and myself to host a workshop which aimed to bring together academics with a philosophical interest in research ethics and research ethics committees. In this first workshop our intention is to try and get a feel for what questions require answers and what strategies are available for approaching them. We were looking for specifically philosophical work, rather than the sort of practical considerations which are the stock in trade of many research ethics committees. There is a risk at present that research ethics could become too caught up in pragmatic issues, and lose sight of the deeper philosophical issues raised in the context of research ethics.
Funding Body: Wellcome Trust
Amount: £1845
Outcome: Funded

Ethical Issues in Infectious Disease Control Workshop
Infectious diseases constitute a major public health problem, and planning and responding to them, rightly, remains central to public health policy and practice. However, many of the steps taken to prevent and control these diseases raise significant ethical questions. For example, contagious disease can be spread from the person infected to others, and this raises special problems about harm prevention and reduction that are not usually faced in routine clinical practice. Ethical Issues in Infectious Disease Control will bring together academics and practitioners from a variety of disciplines to provide a framework for rigorous debate on these ethical issues.

The ways in which many infectious diseases, such as measles, tuberculosis and HIV, are caused and transmitted are reasonably well known. Despite this methods of controlling the spread of these diseases continue to pose serious ethical issues. In addition, new diseases, or new variants of existing ones, raise additional questions stemming from uncertainties about their virulence and the ways in which they may develop. By focusing on the ethical challenges raised by many different infectious diseases Ethical Issues in Infectious Disease Control will make a major addition to elucidating the themes that are likely to be important when new pandemics arise.
Funding Body: Wellcome Trust
Amount: £2345
Outcome: Funded

2009:
Justice and Human Enhancement workshop
This workshop organised as part of the Manchester workshops in political philosophy focused on a specific neglected issue in the debate about the moral permissibility of human enhancement – namely that of the implications for justice.

2008:
Networking and capacity building for academic research ethics committees
Proposal within FP7, Science in Society, 1.1.2.2: "Networking and capacity building activities to support ethics committees"
bid for funding for an EU-wide project under the Seventh Framework Programme (Science in Society, 1.1.2.2., “Networking and capacity building for research ethics committees”), which will promote dialogue and the exchange of information and expertise between members of academic research ethics committees within and among EU member states. While networks currently exist to promote communication between members of national ethics committees and between regional or local ethics committees engaged in ethical review of clinical research (NEC forum and EUREC, respectively), there are no current European networks in existence which address the needs of committees which review non-clinical research, such as those based in academic institutions. Such committees encounter specific challenges, not least in relation to the review of research in emerging technologies, and as such require a platform of their own if best practise in ethical review is to be achieved.

The objective of this project is to promote coordination and consistency in the review of protocols submitted to non-clinical research ethics committees across the different member states. We propose to create a forum which can be accessed and used by members of such research ethics committees in all member states to post and acquire information about practises and procedures and to communicate experiences relating both to general governance issues and to the particular ethical challenges arising from research in emerging technologies for which existing European or national guidelines are inadequate. While EUREC was established in 2005 to provide networking opportunities for the clinical REC sector, no supports exist yet for the non-clinical REC sector. This is a particularly pressing problem in an era in which increasingly sophisticated ethical expertise is required to evaluate the effects of rapidly advancing technologies. The creation of a European network specifically dedicated to the operation of non-clinical research ethics committees would redress this problem and would serve to complement the work currently carried out by EUREC.

Our intention is to create a web-based platform for the exchange of information between members of RECs within member states and between peers engaged in ethical review across a number of different member states. The function of this electronic exchange would be threefold: first, it would provide members of non-clinical RECs with access to current European, national and local documentation (in the English language) pertaining to the review of research involving human subjects. Second, it would provide an opportunity for online research ethics training for such committees, based on the European Textbook on Ethics in Research being developed by Keele University. Third, it would provide an opportunity for interested members to exchange information and, by means of online discussion fora, to discuss practises and procedures and to learn from the experience of peers in other jurisdictions. A needs assessment for this research ethics sector will be conducted on the basis of these contributions.

The creation of this network would require a collaborator from each of the participating member states. The collaborator would be responsible for the provision of an up-to-date summary of the operation and governance of ethical review of non-clinical research in the member state in question, including a contact list of relevant RECs. Funding would be made available for the preparation of such a survey. In addition, collaborators would be required to provide documents highlighting salient ethical issues in research in their respective member states, which the project coordinators will make available in original and English translation on the web site.
Bid: €973400
Application Under Consideration

2007:
BIOETHICS 2.0: Bespoke E-Learning Solutions for Embedding Ethics in Science and Medicine
This was a collaboration with Anthony Mark Cutter, Senior Lecturer in Governance and Bioethics, Centre for Professional Ethics, University of Central Lancashire, Professor Alan Gillies, Computer Sciences, University of Central Lancashire & Dr. Rebecca Bennett Centre for Social Ethics and Policy, Manchester University

The aim of this project is to use interactive and collaborative so-called Web 2.0 technologies to develop new tools to engage students and the wider community in considering bioethical issues. However before this can successfully be done it will be necessary to identify priority issues and topics within the field. For this purpose, Bioethics 2.0 will conduct a Delphi study with experts from within bioethics, medicine and life sciences with the aim of identifying priority topics and desirable delivery methodologies within the fields. This will include identifying common core topics. This research methodology has been successfully deployed for needs analysis in relation to distance learning in a number of contexts. Where many professional bodies mandate training in ethics, the development of such resources is imperative.
Granting Body & Scheme: Wellcome Trust, E-Learning grants programme.
Outcome: Under consideration.

The Elderly and Cancer Research Participation.
In Europe and the U.S. over 60% of cancer occurs in the elderly (≥65 years) population. However US studies have shown that elderly cancer patients only represent about 22% of patients enrolled in phase II clinical studies. There are clear problems with this, primarily that drugs developed to aid cancer may not effective with the patient group who are taking those drugs. There are two arms to this project. The first is quantitative and survey based, and aims at finding what barriers to the enrolment of elderly cancer patients in the minds of researchers conducting clinical trials, members of ethics committees who consider clinical trials and finally the elderly themselves. This information is important because unless researchers, ethics committees and the elderly are in synch with their attitudes towards the enrolment of elderly in clinical trials it is unlikely that recruitment is going to improve. The second arm of the project is theoretical and looks at the ethical arguments both for and against the enrolment of the elderly in to clinical trials. There are significant parallels here with the literature on the under enrolment of both children and women in clinical trials. Many of the arguments are the same, such as those concerning the potential vulnerability of the participants (primarily children though it has been argued that due to the increased risks of toxicity for women), concerns with the potential worries about quality of consent (in this case only children) and those addressing the need for there to be good evidence that these drugs are going to be effective with these particular groups. However there are specific issues that apply only to the elderly such as issues of intergenerational justice and issues to do with the role of elderly in our society.
Granting Body & Scheme: ESRC: New Dynamics of Ageing programme
Outcome: Not funded.

2006: Forward Thinking Project, Northern Ireland.
This project aims to harness the community of inquiry (Philosophy for Children) teaching methodology to interest young people (Key stage 3) in the engagement with and discussion of contested scientific ideas and techniques such as the use of stem cells, cloning, genetic modification, human enhancement etc. This will be supported by C2K, which provides a virtual (online) learning environment, LearningNI, connecting all of the Northern Ireland schools. These discussions will be integrated into the citizenship & science curriculum. The project will run for three years in 30 schools in Northern Ireland, resulting in 30 teachers trained in this teaching methodology. I developed the idea for this grant, did most of the initial grant writing, then approached appropriate people both from inside the University of Ulster (School of Education) and outside (Belfast Education board) to be involved. This ensured that the project would fit into the existing curriculum.
Granting Body & Scheme: Wellcome Trust, Engaging Science grants programme.
Outcome: Funded
Amount: £155877 over 3 years.

Employment History

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2011-Ongoing: Department of Philosophy, University of Birmingham, England.
2008-2011: Lecturer in Ethics, Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University, England.
2005-2008: Lecturer in Bioethics, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.
2004-2005 : Assistant Lecturer in the School of History, Philosophy and Politics, Massey University, New Zealand.
2000-2004: Tutor in the Philosophy Department, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Teaching Experience: Full List

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2010-11:

Lecturing, Keele University

Centre for Professional Ethics:

Research Ethics committee knowledge transfer events 15 Days – this involved going to other universities or to NHS research ethics committees and running full day training sessions for them.

Resource Allocation knowledge transfer event – This involved delivering a half day training course on the ethical issues in resource allocation for the members of an NHS resource allocation committee.

Lecturing on:

Online MA in Research Ethics

MA in Ethics of Social Welfare

MA in Ethics of Criminal and Policing Justice

MA in Medical Ethics and Law

Professional Doctorate in Medical Ethics

In each of these courses I have taught several lectures/seminars on relevant topics. The students are primarily professionals in relevant disciplines.

I direct the MA in Research Ethics and our knowledge transfer (short courses) activities.

Supervision:

PHD

Jaime Burrows – Second Supervisor

Title: Health Inequalities and Justice

Andrew Turner – Second Supervisor

Title: The good life and people with severe cognitive disabilities

Professional Doctorate in Medical Ethics

Jon Courthold – First Supervisor - Submitted

Title: Autonomy – Some practical concerns in the context of renal care

Leena Al-Qasem – First Supervisor

Title: Ethical Issues in Research in Developing Countries

Jayne Kavanagh – First Supervisor

Title: Challenges in teaching bioethics

Mike Millar – First Supervisor

Title: Antibiotic resistance and justice

Norman Gourlay – Second Supervisor - Submitted

Title: What are our obligations to those in other countries – the case of HIV

2009: Lecturing, Keele University
Centre for Professional Ethics:
Research Ethics committee knowledge transfer events 3 Days – this involved going to other universities or to NHS research ethics committees and running full day training sessions for them.
Resource Allocation knowledge transfer event – This involved delivering a half day training course on the ethical issues in resource allocation for the members of an NHS resource allocation committee.

Since January I have taken over as the director of this area of activity here at the Centre for Professional Ethics, this has involved, negotiating with other universities to take our courses, advertising, the development of new areas of business.

Lecturing on:
Online MA in Research Ethics
MA in Ethics of Social Welfare
MA in Ethics of Criminal and Policing Justice
MA in Medical Ethics and Law
Professional Doctorate in Medical Ethics
In each of these courses I have taught several lectures/seminars on relevant topics. The students are primarily professionals in relevant disciplines.

Supervision:
Jaime Burrows, PhD Student – First Supervisor
Title: Health Inequalities and Justice
Jon Courthold, Professional Doctorate Student – First Supervisor
Title: Autonomy – Some practical concerns in the context of renal care
Leena Al-Qasem, Professional Doctorate Student – First Supervisor
Title: Ethical Issues in Research in Developing Countries
Norman Gourlay, Professional Doctorate Student – Second Supervisor
Title: What are our obligations to those in other countries?

2008: Lecturing, Keele University
Centre for Professional Ethics:
Research Ethics committee knowledge transfer events 7 Days of training

Lecturing on:
Online MA in Research Ethics
MA in Ethics of Social Welfare
MA in Ethics of Criminal and Policing Justice
MA in Medical Ethics and Law
Professional Doctorate in Medical Ethics
In each of these courses I have taught several lectures/seminars on relevant topics. The students are primarily professionals in relevant disciplines.

Supervising:
Jaime Burrows, PhD Student – First Supervisor
Title: Health Inequalities and Justice
Jon Courthold, Professional Doctorate Student – First Supervisor
Title: Autonomy – Some practical concerns in the context of renal care

2008: Lecturing, University of Ulster

Undergraduate:
Philosophy:
Contemporary Moral Problems: 3 Lectures on Abortion, Euthanasia & Ethical Issues in the Patenting of Pharmaceuticals

Biomedical Sciences:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics
Dietetics Professional Practice: Professional Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Research Governance & Bioethics: full 12 week course which I designed in the BSC(Hons) Pharmacology covering topics in the ethical practice of science.

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture

(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster x 2
Scientific/Academic Integrity x 2

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar.

Supervision:

Patrick Brennan: Ethical issues in the over the counter availability of HIV testing kits in Southern Ireland.
Ongoing

2007:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics
Biomedical Science Research Methods: Research Ethics
Pharmacology Research Methods: Research Ethics
Optometric Research Methods: Research Ethics
Dietetics Professional Practice: Professional Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture
Online Course: Human Subjects Research: Ethical Issues & Ethical Approval at the University of Ulster.

(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval with the ORECNI.
Good Practices in Scientific Data Management, Access and Acquisition.
Good Practices in Publication.
Scientific/Academic Integrity

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar.

Supervision:
MSC, University of Ulster
Leanne O'Connor: What are the barriers to inclusion of patients over 65 in clinical trials ?
Completed, Honours with Distinction.

Patrick Brennan: Ethical issues in the over the counter availability of HIV testing kits in Southern Ireland.
Ongoing

BSC (Hons), University of Ulster:
Lauren Elliot: The experiences of ethics committee members: Contradictions between individuals and committees.
Completed Honours

2006:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics Optometric Research Methods: Research Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture
(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval with the ORECNI.
Good Practices in Scientific Data Management, Access and Acquisition.
Good Practices in Publication.
Scientific/Academic Integrity

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar. This was delivered three times to members of the University of Ulster Research Ethics Committee, and the members of the various Research Ethics Filter Committees.
Full day course on research ethics in education for School of Education staff members.
Full day course on research ethics for School of Biomedical Sciences staff members.

Supervision:
MRES, University of Ulster:
Brendan Bradley: Does focused, relevant information affect opinion on human embryonic stem cell policy?”
Completed, Honours with Distinction.
Leanne O'Connor: What are the barriers to inclusion of patients over 65 in clinical trials ?
Ongoing.
BSC (Hons), University of Ulster:
Lauren Elliot: The experiences of ethics committee members: Contradictions between individuals and committees.
Ongoing.

2005:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.

Lecturing, Massey University:
Second Year:
134.203 Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally. This involved organising and planning the entire course since it hadn't been offered for a few years. I also rearranged the course from what had been offered, inserting a section on Confucian and Buddhist ethical theories. Because it was a distance learning (extramural) course as well as an internal course this also required writing a substantial (36 000 words) study guide to accompany the Book of Readings and text book.

Third Year:
134.303 Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally.
200.311 Political Theory, whole course both internally and extramurally.
Graduate:
134.730 Topics in Value Theory, and ongoing work with graduate students on Distributive Justice in Health Care.
Staff:
I provided tutor training and support for the graduate students who were tutoring that year.

Supervision:
I supervised two postgraduate students for part of the year on their 15000 word research Projects with Massey University:
Kate Tappenden: Xenotransplantation and Moral Status
Graham Cliff: Are Laws against Child Porn Permissible?

Study Guide: I also prepared a course on Business Ethics to be taught in the second semester, this involved choosing an appropriate text book, creating a book of readings and a substantial study guide (28000 words) to enable the extramural students to do the course.

2004:
Lecturing, Massey University:
First Year:
134.104 Practical Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally.

Third Year:
200.311 Political Theory, whole course extramurally and two day block course.

Graduate:
134.730 Topics in Value Theory, involving two, two full day block courses and ongoing work with graduate students on Philip Pettit's republicanism, political philosophy and the philosophy of action.

Lecturing, University of Auckland:
Environmental Ethics, Second Year, 2 Lectures.

2000-2004:
Tutoring, University of Auckland:
2002-04: Environmental Ethics, Second Year:
2001-02: Community, Society and Rights, Second Year.
2004: Community, Society and Rights, Second Year.
2004: Introduction to Metaphysics and the Theory of Knowledge, First Year:
2000-03: Applied Ethics, Second Year.
2001-02: Introduction to Ethics, First Year. (Both Summer School & first Semester)
2002: Philosophy of Religion Second Year / Third Year.
2002: Chinese and Japanese Philosophy Second Year /Third Year.

Other Relevant Teaching:
2002-03: I was involved in tutoring for a professional ethics development course for Property Managers and Valuers run by Dr Tim Dare.

2002-04: I tutored on medical ethics for the Health Psychology Department at the University of Auckland.

2005: I delivered a guest lecture on Euthanasia for the post-graduate nurses at the Albany campus for Massey University.

Philosophy in Schools:
2005: 5 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2004: 8 Sessions At Epsom Girls Grammar.
2003: 5 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2002: 3 Sessions at Selwyn College.
2 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2001: 4 Sessions on Philosophy of Religion at St Cuthberts College.

Teaching Evaluations: Full List

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Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)
2006, Lecturing, University of Ulster

Research Ethics (Optometry)	Score /4
Clearly structured	3.5
Teaching coherently organised	3.6
Lecturer made sessions interesting and informative	3.8
Lecturer displayed interest and enthusiasm for the subject	3.9
Comprehensive knowledge of subject	3.8
References and key texts	3.4
Student participation encouraged in discussion/debate	3.7
Lecturer was always fair and impartial	3.7
Lecturer responsive to different ability levels within group	3.5
When used visual aids were easily read	3.2
Delivery clearly audible	3.3
Explanations easy to understand	3.5
Overall	Score/6
Overall assessment of teaching	4.9

2005, Lecturing Massey University:

Political Theory	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.4
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	4.2
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.5
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.5

Ethics	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.7
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	4.5
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.6
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.9

This was a paper which I designed and put together myself, so I have included the feedback in regards to the paper design as well:

Ethics	Score/5
1. The paper is well structured	4.4
2. The paper is well organised	4.5
3. The paper assessment procedures are appropriate	4.6
4. The workload for this paper is about right	4.4
5. Overall quality of this paper	4.6

2004, Lecturing Massey University:

Practical Ethics	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.5
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	3.9
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.8
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.4

2004, Tutoring University of Auckland:

Community, Society and Rights	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.79
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.95
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.08
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.82
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.46
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.66
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.80
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.56
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.56

Environmental Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.33
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.87
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	7.87
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.37
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.25
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.45
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.75
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.57
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	8.92

2003, Tutoring University of Auckland:

Introduction to Metaphysics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.45
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.38
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.35
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.71
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.28
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.67
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.84
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.50
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.11

Environmental Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.83
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	7.83
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	7.83
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.66
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.50
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	9.10
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.16
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.66

2002, Tutoring University of Auckland:

Philosophy of Religion	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.88
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.88
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.67
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.16
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.05
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	9.10
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.88
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.58

Chinese and Japanese Philosophy	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.94
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.19
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.42
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.44
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.68
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.84
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.94
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.34

Applied Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.57
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.83
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.29
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.48
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.44
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.51
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.57
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.00
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.16

Selected Feedback:
Lecturing:
“Lectures given in a very relaxed & inclusive manner – interesting & informative!”

“Interesting, attention keeping, efficient in verbal & visual.”

“Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, funny, approachable.”

“I think that David is the best teacher any philosophy student could hope to be taught by. He has a cheery positive attitude and is easily approachable and friendly to talk to.”

“David Hunter is an excellent teacher and extremely approachable! The only piece of constructive criticism I can think of is that his voice is sometimes too soft.”

“If we didn't understand the topic he explained more deeply.”

“I have found David to be an excellent lecturer. He is careful to make sure everyone understands what he is talking about & is willing to clarify things until we understand.”

“David was excellent at teaching, and at stimulating interest & discussions about the topic.”

“He really makes me think, and is very approachable and helpful. The tutorials were well led and extremely productive & informative and worked well with the lectures.”

Tutoring:
“David is dedicated, thoughtful, helpful, approachable, available and overall the best Philosophy tutor I've encountered so far.”

“Understandable, answers my questions completely, constructive manner, enjoyable. This is the only tutorial that I've ever liked.”

“The tutorials were focused & well structured. The tutor made certain the discussion remained on topic. There was no fluff or irrelevant diversions that one gets in some tutorials. Overall, an excellent tutor.”

“David Hunter, a great tutor, he distribute materials in the tutorials very effectively. Very enthusiastic about his teaching. I recommend him to tutor in all philosophy course esp. Ethics. One of the great things about his teaching is that he motivates our interest in the course.”

“David kept the tutorials interesting, initiated class discussion and created an environment where I felt able to raise questions. He was very helpful outside of the class when I approached him regarding my essay. He has been one of the best tutors I've had at university.”

“David was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm not a philosophy major, so most of the ideas were new, but having a really helpful tutor made it easy for me to come up to the level of seasoned philosophy students in the class.”

“Questions & Discussions during class, going over what was covered in lectures, David is a very good tutor, his tutorials are well prepared and really interesting. He is very approachable outside of class, and during class it is easy to make comments and have discussion.”

Unsolicited Feedback:
2007
1. “Philosophy and Bioethics. David Hunter, who regularly comments on posts here at PEA Soup, has created this website, which, besides carrying a blog pertaining the philosophy and bioethics, has the aptly-named "Motherlode of Philosophy Journal Table of Contents, News, Blogs, and Resources," easily one of the most comprehensive and useful collections I've seen in a long time.” Dr. Daniel R. Boisvert, Department of Philosophy, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. PEA Soup

2. “An amazing site:
David Hunter (Ulster) has put together an amazing site that brings together the RSS feeds from all major ethics, bioethics, political theory and general philosophy journals (and, yes, of course, this list includes the Journal of Moral Philosophy!). It also includes bioethics news sources, ethics related blogs and a host of other philosophy resources.” Thom Brooks, Reader in Political and Legal Philosophy at the University of Newcastle (UK) and editor of the Journal of Moral Philosophy. The Brooks Blog

2006 University of Ulster
3. “Hello David,
I would like to reiterate my thanks on behalf of our Dean, Professor Anne Moran, and the Research Unit Coordinator for Education, Professor Rosalind Pritchard, for the excellent presentation and discussion last Friday. Most in the audience were 'new' to ethics and you dealt with all the questions most effectively and also most aimiably. The feedback was excellent and at least one colleague has written very warmly to both Anne and Rosalind about all you did.

Jackie Reilly took the evaluation forms to analyse and I will ask her for copies for you. I will also ask her to send her analysis. I believe there may be a few more out there, so I will chase those up too.

I intend to email your Head of School to record our appreciation. It was a measure of your success that people were so engaged with the issues on a warm Friday afternoon! Hope you had a rest at the week-end after such a demanding week.

Best wishes, Lesley
Dr Lesley Abbott
UNESCO Centre
School of Education
University of Ulster”

4. “Dear David
I just want to thank you for your excellent input to the School of Education training day last Friday. It really was highly beneficial. From a professional point of view, it certainly has helped me to have a much better understanding of key and other issues.
Thank you again.
John
PS We were at the same lunch table.
Dr. John Dallat
Senior Lecturer in Education
Course Director
PGC/Dip/Master's in Higher Education Practice”

5. “Hi David
Just a belated note to say thank you for the session on Monday- and apologies for arriving late (and leaving early!)- too many conflicting commitments

Really enjoyed the content and your style of delivery- so used to death by powerpoint presentation that your session was a real breath of fresh air- and added to the course in Ballymena- has really moved my understanding of ethics committees and ethical issues on!!
Thanks again
Marie

Dr Marie Murphy
Senior Lecturer Exercise Sciences
Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute”

6. “Hi David
I wish I had emailed you last week when I was panicking away. You have put me so much at ease and your advice is invaluable. If only all lecturers were like you. Many, many thanks again. And I hope you enjoy all the other presentations today. I have attached my attempt of a presentation on ‘Scarcity of Healthcare’.
Thanks. Donna.”

2004-05, Massey University:
7. “Well everyone, this is it. Tomorrow is the exam.
This I must say has been one of the most informative and interesting papers that I have done in my 4 years of extramural study. Much thanks to our lecturer Mr David Hunter who has assisted well above and beyond the norm.

For those of you who contributed to WebCT, the discussions have been in the most part helpful and informative.
The best of luck tomorrow for all of you.
Regards Stephen “

8. “By the way, in case I don’t get the chance again – thanks for how well you’ve presented the paper. I have read around a few of the topics and you have presented the ‘guts’ really clearly and succinctly. I also appreciate how you have been so willing to help with essays etc. And I will understand if you are too busy to critic my current thinking.
Regards
Raewyn”

9. “Dear David
Thanks again for looking through my exam outlines – its helpful to say the least!
I have really enjoyed both this paper and the practical ethics paper last year. It has been an interesting, thought provoking and often uncomfortable but enlivening journey.
Thanks for all your comments and your obvious skill in philosophy and your ability and assistance in making the course as accessible as possible.
I am not sure what else I will study in the field of philosophy but already feel it has greatly enriched my classroom teaching and collegial conversations.
Regards Raewyn”

10. “Dear Mr. Hunter,
Hello, how are you? Thank you very much for the revision and exam guide sheet you sent us students last week. It will be very helpful, and I have just been looking at it, and the 'meaning of life' last lesson of the course.
I notice on the last page of our study guide, in the 'congratulations for completing the course' box, there is mention of a ethical questionnaire. I have looked through my course materials but I cannot find this. I was wondering if you could advise me as to where this questionnaire is located in the course materials?
I will write to you again to check over my exam essay plan with you; I don't know whether my mark for the second assignment will be a pass because my view on abortion was not of the accepted norm of today, but I really want to do well for the exam, and pass the paper.
I have very much enjoyed the course, and I will definitely be taking the higher level ethics paper. Thank you very much for teaching me.

Yours Sincerely
Bradley “

11. “David
I am thinking about doing the business ethics course next semester so make it good.

My opinion is that in all of my Massey papers thus far the ethics study guide has been the best. Up until yours, I have not been overly impressed as I am used to the Otago material which is very polished an professional. (I am sucking up for good grades. Is that ethical?)

One change that I think would be more helpful is breaking the modules down further into weeks and give a summery of the learning goals at the beginning of each section.

The footnotes and directed reading is excellent.

The only real disastrous fault I have found is that if one leaves the study guide on the BBQ table overnight, all the pages get crinkly and some of the print becomes illegible.
May I suggest a built in automatic umbrella system.
Steve the second.”

Qualifications: Full List

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Academic Qualifications:
2008: PHD Thesis: A Luck Egalitarian Account of Distributive Justice in Health Care, University of Auckland. Supervised by Professor Rosalind Hursthouse and Associate Professor Jan Crosthwaite.
Awarded.
2002: MA, Philosophy (65000 word Thesis: God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy), First Class Honours, Grade A, University of Auckland. Supervised by Professor John Bishop. 2001: BA (Hons) Philosophy, First Class Honours, Grade A-, University of Auckland.
2001: Diploma of Professional Ethics, University of Auckland.
1999: BA Double Major: Philosophy/Politics, University of Auckland.

Other Relevant Qualifications and Training:
2009: Keele University Supervisors training 6 week course.
2007: National Research Ethics Service (NRES) Chairs Training 1 day course.
2007: University of Ulster Website Content Management System training.
2006: Central Office for Research Ethics Committees: Ethical Review of Research Tissue Bank training day.
2006: Keele University Introduction to Research Ethics 3 day course.
2006: Keele University Challenges for Research Ethics Committees 2 day course.
2006: University of Ulster Introduction to WebCT.
2005: Principles and Practices of Online Learning and Teaching, Training and Development Unit, Massey University.
2004: Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Training and Development Unit, Massey
University.
2003: Philosophy for Children Level 2 Philosopher Certificate.
2001: Philosophy for Children Level 1 Practitioner Certificate.
2000: University of Auckland Tutor Training Certificate.

Administrative Experience: Full List

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Journals:
2011 Joint Editor Research Ethics (Formerly Research Ethics Review)
2010-11 Associate Editor: Global Justice for Studies in Law, Ethics and Technology
2007-11 Book Review Editor for Public Health Ethics
2007-11 Editorial Board Member for The Open Ethics Journal
2009-11 Advisory Board Member for the International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics

2009-11 Reviewer for Medicine, Health & Philosophy
2009 Reviewer for Archives of Disease in Childhood
2009 Reviewer for Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
2009 Reviewer for Clinical Infectious Diseases
2008-09 Reviewer for the British Medical Journal.
2008 Reviewer for the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
2008-10 Reviewer for Public Health Ethics
2008 Reviewer for Biomed Central Medical Ethics
2007-10 Reviewer for the Journal of Global Ethics
2007-11 Reviewer for Research Ethics Review
2007-08 Reviewer for Studies in Law, Ethics and Technology
2006-11 Reviewer for the Journal of Medical Ethics
2006 Reviewer for Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics

Books:
2010 Reviewer for OUP
2010 Reviewer for Springer

Grants:
2010 Reviewer for Auckland Medical Research Foundation Project Grants
2010 Reviewer for AHRC Fellowships scheme
2010 Reviewer for Wellcome Trust People & Society Awards
2009 Reviewer for the Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship programme
2009-10 Reviewer for ESRC Grants programme

Books:
2010 Reviewer for Cambridge University Press.

Committees & Groups:
2008-09 Member of National Research Ethics Service (NRES) Reference Group on the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS)
2007-10 Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC) Council Member
2010-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics Research Ethics Network (REN)
2006-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics International Network for Ethical Issues in Resource Allocation (INEIRA)
2006-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics International Network for Philosophical Approaches to Bioethics (INPAB)
2007-11 Member of the Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC) (UK)
2006-07 Member of the University of Ulster Research Governance Steering Group
2006-08 Member of the University of Ulster Human Tissue Act Working Group
2005-08 Member of University of Ulster Science and Society steering group.
2003-05 Sat on the executive for Philosophy for Children NZ.
2004-05 Sat on the executive for FAPSA the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations.
2002-04 Served on the University of Auckland Philosophy Department's Staff Student Consultative Committee as PHD representative.
2002 Chaired the Staff Student Consultative Committee, University of Auckland Philosophy Department.

Research Ethics Committees:
2008-10 Member of NHS North Staffordshire Research Ethics Committee.
2009-10 Alternative Vice-Chair of NHS North Staffordshire Research Ethics Committee.
2009-2011 Member of Keele University Research Ethics Committee.
2009-11 Chair of Keele University School of Law Student Project Research Ethics Committee.
2008-11 External Member of Liverpool Hope University's Research Ethics Committee.
2005-08 Member of HPSS NHS Research Ethics Committee 1.
2007 -08 Alternative Vice-Chair of HPSS NHS Research Ethics Committee 1.
2005-06 Member of University of Ulster Animal Research Ethics Committee.
2005-08 Member of University of Ulster Research Ethics Committee.
2005-06 Vice Chair of the University of Ulster School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee.
2005-08 Member of the University of Ulster School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee.
2003-04 Served on the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee as Student Representative.

Academic Administration:
2009-11 Director of Knowledge Transfer, Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University
2009-11 Director of MA in Research Ethics, Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University
2009-10 Member of the Strategic Planning Group for the Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University.
2007 -08 Module Coordinator for BMS811C1X - Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences
2007 -08 Module Coordinator for PHM504C2 - Research Governance and Bioethics
2005 Paper Coordinator for 134.203/303 & 200.311 at Massey University. This involved setting assignment questions and deadlines, writing the exams, dealing with student complaints and enquiries.
2004 Paper Coordinator for 134.104, 134.730, 200.311 at Massey University.

Seminar Organisation:
2009-11 Organised Centre for Professional Ethics PEAK in Progress seminars.
2008-09 Organised Keele University Centre for Professional Ethics Royal Institute of Philosophy seminar series.
2006-07 Organised University of Ulster Science and Society public seminar series.
2001-04 Organised the University of Auckland Philosophy Graduate Seminar Series.
2003-04 Organised the University of Auckland Philosophy PHD Seminar Series.
2004 Conference Assistant for the 5th International Health Priorities conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Web Experience:
2008-11 Keele University Centre for Professional Ethics I.T. Coordinator.
2004-11 Taught several courses using WebCT, involving online interaction and content creation.
2006-10 Moderator for www.propertytalk.com
2006-08 Webmaster for University of Ulster Science in Society website
2004-05 Webmaster for Philosophy for Children NZ.
2002-05 Webmaster and Designer for www.soccerscene.co.nz

Media/Public Engagement

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2008-11 Editor of the Journal of Medical Ethics Blog
2008-11: Creator and maintainer of the Philosophy and Bioethics Universe
2008: Interviewed by Feedonomics on my experience of setting up and using Grazr to underwrite the Philosophy and Bioethics Motherlode.
2007: Wrote brief article on the ethical issues in Second Life for University of Ulster Staff Newsletter.
2007: Interviewed on Sunday Sequence BBC Radio Ulster 14/10/07 for a discussion of the Katie Thorpe case.
2007: Interviewed for an article on an UK Infectious Disease Tissue Bank by Nature
2007 Interviewed for an article on Live Organ Donation by Medwire News
2006-07 Regular contributor to New Zealand Property Investor Magazine on issues of ethics, real estate investing and professionalism.
2006-08 Organised University of Ulster Science and Society public seminar series.
2005-08 Member of University of Ulster Science and Society steering group.
2006-08 Developed “Forward Thinking Project” which is funded by the Wellcome Trust.
2004-05 Contributor to Metanome: A Teaching Philosophy Weblog
2004-08 Contributor to Problogsion: A Philosophy of Religion Weblog
2007-08 Contributor to In Socrates’ Wake: A Teaching Philosophy Weblog
2007 Guest Contributor to Philosophy Et Cetera A Philosophy Weblog
2007-08 Web Designer of and contributor to International Network for Ethical Issues in Resource Allocation group weblog
2007-08 Web Designer of and contributor to Philosophy and Bioethics group weblog
2007-08 Creator and maintainer of the “Motherlode”, a compilation of the table of contents from all major ethics, bioethics, political theory and general philosophy journals.

Memberships

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2004-11 Member of the International Association of Bioethics.
2005-11 Member of the International Association of Bioethics Network: Ethics in Public Health & Preventive Medicine.
2006-11 Member of the International Association of Bioethics Network: Ethical Issues in Resource Allocation.
2006-11 Member of the International Association of Bioethics Network: Philosophy & Bioethics.
2006-11 Member of Association of Social and Legal Philosophy.
2004-11 Member of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care.
2004-09 Member of the International Society for Philosophers.
2003-05 Member of the Australasian Bioethics Association.
2004-05 Member of the New Zealand Bioethics Association.
2004-05 Member of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics.
2001-05 Member of Philosophy for Children Association of New Zealand.

Contact Details

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Email: d.hunter@bham.ac.uk / idmonfish@gmail.com
Mail: David Hunter
Department of Philosophy
ERI Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

Personal Details

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Born: 02/02/1977, Wellington, New Zealand.

Citizenship: New Zealand citizen.
British Ancestory Visa
Ethnicity: European and Cook Island Maori.

Referees

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1. Dr Rosalind Hursthouse
Professor of Philosophy, University of Auckland, Philosophy Department.
Address: Philosophy Department,
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Fax: 006493737408
Email: r.hursthouse@auckland.ac.nz

2. Dr Angus Dawson
Senior Lecturer
Centre for Professional Ethics
Keele University
Tel : +44 (0) 1782 73 4078 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +44 (0) 1782 73 4078 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
a.j.dawson@peak.keele.ac.uk

3. Dr Richard Ashcroft
Professor of Bioethics, School of Law, Queen Mary, University of London
Address: c/o Queen Mary, University of London, Barts and the London Medical School,
Institute of Health Sciences Education,
2 Newark Street,
London
E1 2AT
England
Phone number: +44 (0)20 7882 2551 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +44 (0)20 7882 2551 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (work, direct line with voicemail)
E-mail address: r.ashcroft@qmul.ac.uk

4. Professor Valerie McKelvey-Martin

Former Head of School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster.
Address: University of Ulster
Coleraine campus
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Co. Londonderry
BT52 1SA
Phone: +44 (0)28 70324771 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +44 (0)28 70324771 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Email: v.mckelvey@ulster.ac.uk

Honours

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2002-05 University of Auckland Maori and Pacific Island PHD Scholarship. $20000 per year + fees.
2005 University of Auckland Graduate Research Fund Grant. $3000
2004 University of Auckland Graduate Research Fund Grant. $3500
2004 University of Auckland Arts Faculty Fund Grant. $1000

Philosophy of Religion

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While I have not published in this area yet I still maintain an interest in philosophy of religion from the work I did in my masters thesis. This is an area I would like to develop in the future.

MA: God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy
My MA thesis was on the Argument from Evil, in particular the ethical assumptions made by theodicies. In this work I argued that for theodicies (Responses to the Argument from Evil) to succeed in justifying the belief in the existence of God despite the apparent existence of evil, they are required to make certain controversial methodological assumptions. In general theodicies are required to assume that some form of consequentialist ethical theory is the correct ethical theory. Specifically theodicies require a principle such as 'the end justifies the means' and that it is permissible to trade harms from one for a benefit for others. Since Utilitarianism seems to be the best consequentialist theory to capture our other beliefs about the goodness of God, I assessed whether the argument from evil succeeds if utilitarianism is correct. I concluded that though taking a utilitarian perspective does support the ethical reasoning of theodicies there are also good reasons on the basis of utilitarianism to reject the existence of God. Finally I looked at other ways of justifying the belief in the existence of God, despite the existence of evil, given the constraint of how it seems reasonable to interpret omnibenevolence, and concluded that present theodicies require ethically unjustifiable claims to be true.

Ethical Theory

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I have considerable interest in several areas of ethical theory.

1. Moral Status:
An area that I would like to undertake further research in is the question of what has moral status, that is whose interests do we have a prima facie obligation to consider morally. For any ethical theory this is an essential question to settle. Yet while there are several accounts of this presently available, each suffers from flaws either of including things that we think ought to be left out, or leaving out things that we think ought to be kept in. I believe that part of the problem here is that most theorists take one characteristic and claim that this characteristic is both necessary and sufficient for a being to have moral status.

2. Ethical Relativism:
In one of the papers I have been working on for awhile I make a new argument against one variety of Ethical Relativism, namely Ethical Subjectivism which claims that the truth of ethical claims is relative to the beliefs of individuals. This argument is that Ethical Subjectivism cannot be true since it is possible for people to believe contradictory beliefs. If this is true and Ethical Subjectivism is true then some of the time both A and ~A would be true. This clearly cannot be the case and so Ethical Subjectivism must be false.

Ethical issues in New Technologies

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Another area I am interested in is the ethical and political implications of new technologies. An area I have become interested in is how new technology, often health care technology, impacts our thinking about ethics and political philosophy. We have seen this in part through the cloning and genetic engineering debates. I believe we will see our principles of justice further challenged by new technology such as nanotechnology which in combination with genetic information will undermine people's lack of control over their own genetics. Likewise AI may well challenge our current theories of moral status. Discussing this is of necessity speculative, it is hard to know how our beliefs will change until they do. Nonetheless it is important since it indicates to us now flaws in our moral theories.

I have several papers published in this area:
1. Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:552-556.
2. Hunter, D. 'Insuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs & innovation' Global Health and Access to Essential Medicines symposium in the Cambridge Quarterly of Health Care Ethics. In press.

I presently have another paper under consideration in this area:
Hunter, D. L. H. 'Is Autonomy really the Key? The Debate about Prenatal Testing for Adult Onset Conditions.' is under consideration by Journal of Medical Ethics.

I'm presently developing a research plan and book proposal on some of the ethical issues raised by impact of new internet and computer based technologies on medical practice.

Research Ethics

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Political Philosophy

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I am broadly interested in issues in political philosophy, particularly where these intersect with issues in medical ethics. My thesis concentrates on one of these areas, distributive justice in health care.

PHD: A Luck Egalitarian Account of Distributive Justice in Health Care:
In this thesis I develop a Luck Egalitarian account of distributive justice in health care, broadly based on Ronald Dworkin’s broader theory of distributive justice. I contrast this account with other theories of distributive justice in health care. I argue that the alternative theories do not fare well in part because they cannot balance the intuition that we ought to spare no expense to aid someone if they need it with the contrasting intuition that people do not have to sacrifice all that they value to aid others. This leads these theories implausibly to either argue we should commit all our resources to the provision of health care (the bottomless pit objection) or to argue that health care should not be publicly provided. In the process of developing this account I engage with several major criticisms of luck egalitarianism more generally and show how these criticisms can be over come.

Another area of interest is public health ethics, this interest grew out of my thesis, but also because it is a place where medical ethics and political philosophy meet. I've given several presentations in this area:

Departmental Seminar: 'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination' Auckland University of Technology, National Centre for Health and Social Ethics, Auckland, New Zealand, 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Ensuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs, incentives & innovation'
University of Waikato, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Hamilton, New Zealand, 27th March, 2008.
Massey University, School of History, Philosophy and Classics, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 20th March, 2008.

'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination'
Setting an Ethical Agenda for Health Promotion 18-20 September 2007, Ghent, Belgium.

'Global Justice, Luck Egalitarianism & Global Health'
Global Health, Justice and the ‘Brain Drain' 17th September 2007, Keele University, United Kingdom.

‘Luck Egalitarianism & Public Health’
Public Health Ethics Conference, Birmingham University, UK. 16th-18th May, 2007
21st European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. 15 – 18 August, 2007 Cardiff, United Kingdom.

'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference: "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, Keele University UK. 19th-21st April 2007. Co-presented with Stuart Oultram, Keele University.

‘The Stranger at our doorstep: Social Change, Suicide and Political Theory’
Ethics at the margins of life, National University of Ireland, Galway, March, 29th-31st, 2007.

Papers in this area:
Apart from my thesis I have also written several papers in the area of political philosophy:
1. Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brother's Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:522-526.
2. Hunter, D. 'Proportional Ethical Review and the Identification of Ethical Issues' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:241-245. While this a paper about the process of research ethics review it relies heavily on arguments from political philosophy.
3. Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. In press.
4. Hunter, D. 'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope'
has received a revise and resubmit (which I am in the process of doing) from the Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.

Other Teaching

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2002-03: I was involved in tutoring for a professional ethics development course for Property Managers and Valuers run by Dr Tim Dare.

2002-04: I tutored on medical ethics for the Health Psychology Department at the University of Auckland.

2005: I delivered a guest lecture on Euthanasia for the post-graduate nurses at the Albany campus for Massey University.

2011: I delivered training for the King Saud University Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee in Saudi Arabia.

Philosophy in Schools:
2005: 5 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2004: 8 Sessions At Epsom Girls Grammar.
2003: 5 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2002: 3 Sessions at Selwyn College.
2 Sessions at Epsom Girls Grammar.
2001: 4 Sessions on Philosophy of Religion at St Cuthberts College.

Tutoring, University of Auckland

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2000-2004:
Tutoring, University of Auckland:
2002-04: Environmental Ethics, Second Year:
2001-02: Community, Society and Rights, Second Year.
2004: Community, Society and Rights, Second Year.
2004: Introduction to Metaphysics and the Theory of Knowledge, First Year:
2000-03: Applied Ethics, Second Year.
2001-02: Introduction to Ethics, First Year. (Both Summer School & first Semester)
2002: Philosophy of Religion Second Year / Third Year.
2002: Chinese and Japanese Philosophy Second Year /Third Year.

Teaching Experience: 2004

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2004:
Lecturing, Massey University:
First Year:
134.104 Practical Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally.

Third Year:
200.311 Political Theory, whole course extramurally and two day block course.

Graduate:
134.730 Topics in Value Theory, involving two, two full day block courses and ongoing work with graduate students on Philip Pettit's republicanism, political philosophy and the philosophy of action.

Lecturing, University of Auckland:
Environmental Ethics, Second Year, 2 Lectures.

Teaching Experience: 2005

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2005:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.

Lecturing, Massey University:
Second Year:
134.203 Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally. This involved organising and planning the entire course since it hadn't been offered for a few years. I also rearranged the course from what had been offered, inserting a section on Confucian and Buddhist ethical theories. Because it was a distance learning (extramural) course as well as an internal course this also required writing a substantial (36 000 words) study guide to accompany the Book of Readings and text book.

Third Year:
134.303 Ethics, whole course both internally and extramurally.
200.311 Political Theory, whole course both internally and extramurally.
Graduate:
134.730 Topics in Value Theory, and ongoing work with graduate students on Distributive Justice in Health Care.
Staff:
I provided tutor training and support for the graduate students who were tutoring that year.

Supervision:
I supervised two postgraduate students for part of the year on their 15000 word research Projects with Massey University:
Kate Tappenden: Xenotransplantation and Moral Status
Graham Cliff: Are Laws against Child Porn Permissible?

Study Guide: I also prepared a course on Business Ethics to be taught in the second semester, this involved choosing an appropriate text book, creating a book of readings and a substantial study guide (28000 words) to enable the extramural students to do the course.

Teaching Experience: 2006

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2006:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics Optometric Research Methods: Research Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture
(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval with the ORECNI.
Good Practices in Scientific Data Management, Access and Acquisition.
Good Practices in Publication.
Scientific/Academic Integrity

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar. This was delivered three times to members of the University of Ulster Research Ethics Committee, and the members of the various Research Ethics Filter Committees.
Full day course on research ethics in education for School of Education staff members.
Full day course on research ethics for School of Biomedical Sciences staff members.

Supervision:
MRES, University of Ulster:
Brendan Bradley: Does focused, relevant information affect opinion on human embryonic stem cell policy?”
Completed, Honours with Distinction.
Leanne O'Connor: What are the barriers to inclusion of patients over 65 in clinical trials ?
Ongoing.
BSC (Hons), University of Ulster:
Lauren Elliot: The experiences of ethics committee members: Contradictions between individuals and committees.
Ongoing.

Teaching Experience: 2007

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2007:
Lecturing, University of Ulster:
Undergraduate:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics
Biomedical Science Research Methods: Research Ethics
Pharmacology Research Methods: Research Ethics
Optometric Research Methods: Research Ethics
Dietetics Professional Practice: Professional Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics online lecture & support.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture
Online Course: Human Subjects Research: Ethical Issues & Ethical Approval at the University of Ulster.

(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval with the ORECNI.
Good Practices in Scientific Data Management, Access and Acquisition.
Good Practices in Publication.
Scientific/Academic Integrity

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar.

Supervision:
MSC, University of Ulster
Leanne O'Connor: What are the barriers to inclusion of patients over 65 in clinical trials ?
Completed, Honours with Distinction.

Patrick Brennan: Ethical issues in the over the counter availability of HIV testing kits in Southern Ireland.
Ongoing

BSC (Hons), University of Ulster:
Lauren Elliot: The experiences of ethics committee members: Contradictions between individuals and committees.
Completed Honours

Teaching Experience: 2008

2007-07-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

2008: Lecturing, Keele University
Centre for Professional Ethics:
Research Ethics committee knowledge transfer events 7 Days of training

Lecturing on:
Online MA in Research Ethics
MA in Ethics of Social Welfare
MA in Ethics of Criminal and Policing Justice
MA in Medical Ethics and Law
Professional Doctorate in Medical Ethics
In each of these courses I have taught several lectures/seminars on relevant topics. The students are primarily professionals in relevant disciplines.

Supervising:
Jaime Burrows, PhD Student – First Supervisor
Title: Health Inequalities and Justice
Jon Courthold, Professional Doctorate Student – First Supervisor
Title: Autonomy – Some practical concerns in the context of renal care

Lecturing, University of Ulster
Undergraduate:
Philosophy:
Contemporary Moral Problems: 3 Lectures on Abortion, Euthanasia & Ethical Issues in the Patenting of Pharmaceuticals

Biomedical Sciences:
Exploitation of Biotechnology: Introduction to Bioethics
Biomedical Science Professional Practice: Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics
Dietetics Professional Practice: Professional Ethics
Biotechnology: The argument from nature in biotechnology

Research Governance & Bioethics: full 12 week course which I designed in the BSC(Hons) Pharmacology covering topics in the ethical practice of science.

Graduate:
(MSC)
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Introduction to Bioethics face to face lecture.
Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences: Scarcity and Justice in Health Care Lecture

(PHD) (Generic Skills Program)
Human Subjects Research Ethics: Applying for Ethics Approval within the University of Ulster x 2
Scientific/Academic Integrity x 2

Staff:
Introduction to Research Ethics and Governance seminar.

Supervision:

Patrick Brennan: Ethical issues in the over the counter availability of HIV testing kits in Southern Ireland.
Ongoing

Teaching Philosophy

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I believe that what philosophers should focus on in terms of teaching is giving students the skills to be good philosophers. Whilst imparting philosophical knowledge is an important goal in teaching, it is not the 'end' of studying philosophy, becoming capable of generating good philosophy ought to be the goal of studying philosophy. Furthermore skills alone are not enough, I aim to impart also the desire, the passion to know, which drives someone with the correct skills to be a philosopher to my students. This has led me to incorporate some of the methodology of philosophy in schools into my classroom. I aim to combine both student driven and centred learning with the development of cooperative skills and engagement within the community of enquiry. This student driven approach, combined with my own enthusiasm for philosophical enterprise helps engender the desire to learn and do philosophy within the student. The community of enquiry provides the framework that the students develop their skills within, and this is supplemented both by explicit lesson design for skills' development and the acknowledgement of spontaneous skills use. Both of these factors are reinforced by a critical but non-judgemental learning environment, both modelled by myself, and eventually generated by the norms of the community of inquiry that the students develop. In essence my teaching is rather oddly aimed at making myself unnecessary. I have succeeded as a teacher, I feel, when my students have become my peers not my pupils.

I am firmly committed to teaching philosophy widely in the community, not only have I been professionally involved in lecturing but I have also been involved in teaching philosophy in schools to teenagers, likewise I have worked on ethics with several disparate professional groups, from property valuers to nurses to future optometrists and biomedical scientists. My interest in philosophy for children and in the community led directly to the “Forward Thinking Project” and grant which will provide for philosophy for children sessions focused on issues in bioethics in 30 secondary schools in Northern Ireland over a three year period.

I am very interested in developing myself as a teacher of philosophy, this was how I originally got involved in training for doing philosophy in schools, I thought it would help me improve as a tutor. I became however involved further with the philosophy in schools program, serving on both the New Zealand and Australasian executive, and training as a level two practitioner of philosophy in schools, which involved close study both of its methodology and of educating educators in the use of this methodology. This, along with my training in the teaching of philosophy from the University of Auckland has led me to a critical reflective approach to my own practice of teaching, where I try and evaluate what I have done well and poorly and revise this, sometimes on the spot. For this I rely on feedback from the students which I solicit, and I also try to provide a safe environment for unsolicited feedback. I am committed to a constant process of review and experimentation with my teaching methods; whenever I encounter effective teaching practice I try and understand why it is effective and incorporate it into my own teaching. This is why I joined the In Socrates’ Wake philosophy teaching weblog as a contributor, it provides a forum to see how others were teaching and to ask for professional feedback on my teaching methods. At Massey University I provided training for the postgraduate students who were tutoring in philosophy.

I have presented on teaching bioethics:
'Strategies for developing ethical reasoning skills in bioscience students'
Teaching Ethics to Bioscience Students: Challenges Old and New (The Higher Education Academy Centre for Bioscience) Belfast, 7th of December 2005.’

'Online communities of inquiry: Strategies and tactics adopted from philosophy for children'
e-Learning in Dialogue: Innovative Teaching and Learning in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, University of York, May 14th-15th, 2008.

‘Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry'
20th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Helsinki, Finland, August 23-26, 2006.

I've also published this paper:
Hunter, D. ‘Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry' Monash Bioethics Review. (2008);27:1:33-41.

Unsolicited Feedback

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Selected Feedback:

2007
1. “Philosophy and Bioethics. David Hunter, who regularly comments on posts here at PEA Soup, has created this website, which, besides carrying a blog pertaining the philosophy and bioethics, has the aptly-named "Motherlode of Philosophy Journal Table of Contents, News, Blogs, and Resources," easily one of the most comprehensive and useful collections I've seen in a long time.” Dr. Daniel R. Boisvert, Department of Philosophy, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. PEA Soup

2. “An amazing site:
David Hunter (Ulster) has put together an amazing site that brings together the RSS feeds from all major ethics, bioethics, political theory and general philosophy journals (and, yes, of course, this list includes the Journal of Moral Philosophy!). It also includes bioethics news sources, ethics related blogs and a host of other philosophy resources.” Thom Brooks, Reader in Political and Legal Philosophy at the University of Newcastle (UK) and editor of the Journal of Moral Philosophy. The Brooks Blog

2006 University of Ulster
3. “Hello David,
I would like to reiterate my thanks on behalf of our Dean, Professor Anne Moran, and the Research Unit Coordinator for Education, Professor Rosalind Pritchard, for the excellent presentation and discussion last Friday. Most in the audience were 'new' to ethics and you dealt with all the questions most effectively and also most aimiably. The feedback was excellent and at least one colleague has written very warmly to both Anne and Rosalind about all you did.

Jackie Reilly took the evaluation forms to analyse and I will ask her for copies for you. I will also ask her to send her analysis. I believe there may be a few more out there, so I will chase those up too.

I intend to email your Head of School to record our appreciation. It was a measure of your success that people were so engaged with the issues on a warm Friday afternoon! Hope you had a rest at the week-end after such a demanding week.

Best wishes, Lesley
Dr Lesley Abbott
UNESCO Centre
School of Education
University of Ulster”

4. “Dear David
I just want to thank you for your excellent input to the School of Education training day last Friday. It really was highly beneficial. From a professional point of view, it certainly has helped me to have a much better understanding of key and other issues.
Thank you again.
John
PS We were at the same lunch table.
Dr. John Dallat
Senior Lecturer in Education
Course Director
PGC/Dip/Master's in Higher Education Practice”

5. “Hi David
Just a belated note to say thank you for the session on Monday- and apologies for arriving late (and leaving early!)- too many conflicting commitments

Really enjoyed the content and your style of delivery- so used to death by powerpoint presentation that your session was a real breath of fresh air- and added to the course in Ballymena- has really moved my understanding of ethics committees and ethical issues on!!
Thanks again
Marie

Dr Marie Murphy
Senior Lecturer Exercise Sciences
Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute”

6. “Hi David
I wish I had emailed you last week when I was panicking away. You have put me so much at ease and your advice is invaluable. If only all lecturers were like you. Many, many thanks again. And I hope you enjoy all the other presentations today. I have attached my attempt of a presentation on ‘Scarcity of Healthcare’.
Thanks. Donna.”

2004-05, Massey University:
7. “Well everyone, this is it. Tomorrow is the exam.
This I must say has been one of the most informative and interesting papers that I have done in my 4 years of extramural study. Much thanks to our lecturer Mr David Hunter who has assisted well above and beyond the norm.

For those of you who contributed to WebCT, the discussions have been in the most part helpful and informative.
The best of luck tomorrow for all of you.
Regards Stephen “

8. “By the way, in case I don’t get the chance again – thanks for how well you’ve presented the paper. I have read around a few of the topics and you have presented the ‘guts’ really clearly and succinctly. I also appreciate how you have been so willing to help with essays etc. And I will understand if you are too busy to critic my current thinking.
Regards
Raewyn”

9. “Dear David
Thanks again for looking through my exam outlines – its helpful to say the least!
I have really enjoyed both this paper and the practical ethics paper last year. It has been an interesting, thought provoking and often uncomfortable but enlivening journey.
Thanks for all your comments and your obvious skill in philosophy and your ability and assistance in making the course as accessible as possible.
I am not sure what else I will study in the field of philosophy but already feel it has greatly enriched my classroom teaching and collegial conversations.
Regards Raewyn”

10. “Dear Mr. Hunter,
Hello, how are you? Thank you very much for the revision and exam guide sheet you sent us students last week. It will be very helpful, and I have just been looking at it, and the 'meaning of life' last lesson of the course.
I notice on the last page of our study guide, in the 'congratulations for completing the course' box, there is mention of a ethical questionnaire. I have looked through my course materials but I cannot find this. I was wondering if you could advise me as to where this questionnaire is located in the course materials?
I will write to you again to check over my exam essay plan with you; I don't know whether my mark for the second assignment will be a pass because my view on abortion was not of the accepted norm of today, but I really want to do well for the exam, and pass the paper.
I have very much enjoyed the course, and I will definitely be taking the higher level ethics paper. Thank you very much for teaching me.

Yours Sincerely
Bradley “

11. “David
I am thinking about doing the business ethics course next semester so make it good.

My opinion is that in all of my Massey papers thus far the ethics study guide has been the best. Up until yours, I have not been overly impressed as I am used to the Otago material which is very polished an professional. (I am sucking up for good grades. Is that ethical?)

One change that I think would be more helpful is breaking the modules down further into weeks and give a summery of the learning goals at the beginning of each section.

The footnotes and directed reading is excellent.

The only real disastrous fault I have found is that if one leaves the study guide on the BBQ table overnight, all the pages get crinkly and some of the print becomes illegible.
May I suggest a built in automatic umbrella system.
Steve the second.”

Tutoring Feedback

2007-07-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

Selected Feedback:

“David is dedicated, thoughtful, helpful, approachable, available and overall the best Philosophy tutor I've encountered so far.”

“Understandable, answers my questions completely, constructive manner, enjoyable. This is the only tutorial that I've ever liked.”

“The tutorials were focused & well structured. The tutor made certain the discussion remained on topic. There was no fluff or irrelevant diversions that one gets in some tutorials. Overall, an excellent tutor.”

“David Hunter, a great tutor, he distribute materials in the tutorials very effectively. Very enthusiastic about his teaching. I recommend him to tutor in all philosophy course esp. Ethics. One of the great things about his teaching is that he motivates our interest in the course.”

“David kept the tutorials interesting, initiated class discussion and created an environment where I felt able to raise questions. He was very helpful outside of the class when I approached him regarding my essay. He has been one of the best tutors I've had at university.”

“David was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm not a philosophy major, so most of the ideas were new, but having a really helpful tutor made it easy for me to come up to the level of seasoned philosophy students in the class.”

“Questions & Discussions during class, going over what was covered in lectures, David is a very good tutor, his tutorials are well prepared and really interesting. He is very approachable outside of class, and during class it is easy to make comments and have discussion.”

Lecturing Feedback

2007-07-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Selected Feedback:
“Lectures given in a very relaxed & inclusive manner – interesting & informative!”

“Interesting, attention keeping, efficient in verbal & visual.”

“Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, funny, approachable.”

“I think that David is the best teacher any philosophy student could hope to be taught by. He has a cheery positive attitude and is easily approachable and friendly to talk to.”

“David Hunter is an excellent teacher and extremely approachable! The only piece of constructive criticism I can think of is that his voice is sometimes too soft.”

“If we didn't understand the topic he explained more deeply.”

“I have found David to be an excellent lecturer. He is careful to make sure everyone understands what he is talking about & is willing to clarify things until we understand.”

“David was excellent at teaching, and at stimulating interest & discussions about the topic.”

“He really makes me think, and is very approachable and helpful. The tutorials were well led and extremely productive & informative and worked well with the lectures.”

Tutoring:
“David is dedicated, thoughtful, helpful, approachable, available and overall the best Philosophy tutor I've encountered so far.”

“Understandable, answers my questions completely, constructive manner, enjoyable. This is the only tutorial that I've ever liked.”

“The tutorials were focused & well structured. The tutor made certain the discussion remained on topic. There was no fluff or irrelevant diversions that one gets in some tutorials. Overall, an excellent tutor.”

“David Hunter, a great tutor, he distribute materials in the tutorials very effectively. Very enthusiastic about his teaching. I recommend him to tutor in all philosophy course esp. Ethics. One of the great things about his teaching is that he motivates our interest in the course.”

“David kept the tutorials interesting, initiated class discussion and created an environment where I felt able to raise questions. He was very helpful outside of the class when I approached him regarding my essay. He has been one of the best tutors I've had at university.”

“David was knowledgeable and friendly. I'm not a philosophy major, so most of the ideas were new, but having a really helpful tutor made it easy for me to come up to the level of seasoned philosophy students in the class.”

“Questions & Discussions during class, going over what was covered in lectures, David is a very good tutor, his tutorials are well prepared and really interesting. He is very approachable outside of class, and during class it is easy to make comments and have discussion.”

2002, Tutoring University of Auckland

2007-07-18T11:09:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Philosophy of Religion	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.88
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.88
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.67
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.16
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.05
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	9.10
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.88
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.58

Chinese and Japanese Philosophy	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.94
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.19
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.42
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.44
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.68
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.84
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.94
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.34

Applied Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.57
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.83
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.29
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.48
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.44
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.51
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.57
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.00
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.16

2003, Tutoring University of Auckland

2007-07-18T11:07:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Introduction to Metaphysics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.45
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.38
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.35
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.71
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.28
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.67
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.84
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.50
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.11

Environmental Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.83
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	7.83
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	7.83
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	10.00
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.66
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.50
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	9.10
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.16
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.66

2004, Tutoring University of Auckland

2007-07-18T11:06:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Community, Society and Rights	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.79
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.95
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	8.08
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.82
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.46
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.66
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.80
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	9.56
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	9.56

Environmental Ethics	Score/10
1. The tutor drew on students knowledge and experience	8.33
2. The tutor explained course content clearly	8.87
3. The tutor gave me helpful feedback on my learning	7.87
4. The tutor provided sufficient opportunities for student participation	9.37
5. The tutor responded to students questions in a constructive way	9.25
6. The tutor stimulated my interest in the subject	8.45
7. The tutor was easy to approach for help outside the class	8.75
8. The tutor was well prepared for the tutorials	8.57
9. Overall the tutor was an effective teacher	8.92

2004, Lecturing Massey University

2007-07-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Practical Ethics	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.5
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	3.9
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.8
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.4

2005, Lecturing Massey University

2007-07-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Political Theory	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.4
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	4.2
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.5
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.5

Ethics	Score/5
1. The teacher comes to class well prepared	4.7
2. The teacher communicates effectively with the class	4.5
3. The teacher is approachable and helpful	4.7
4. The teacher encourages active learning	4.6
5. Overall quality of teaching	4.9

This was a paper which I designed and put together myself, so I have included the feedback in regards to the paper design as well:

Ethics	Score/5
1. The paper is well structured	4.4
2. The paper is well organised	4.5
3. The paper assessment procedures are appropriate	4.6
4. The workload for this paper is about right	4.4
5. Overall quality of this paper	4.6

2006, Lecturing, University of Ulster

2007-07-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

Selected Teaching Evaluations Summary:
(Originals available on request)

Research Ethics (Optometry)	Score /4
Clearly structured	3.5
Teaching coherently organised	3.6
Lecturer made sessions interesting and informative	3.8
Lecturer displayed interest and enthusiasm for the subject	3.9
Comprehensive knowledge of subject	3.8
References and key texts	3.4
Student participation encouraged in discussion/debate	3.7
Lecturer was always fair and impartial	3.7
Lecturer responsive to different ability levels within group	3.5
When used visual aids were easily read	3.2
Delivery clearly audible	3.3
Explanations easy to understand	3.5
Overall	Score/6
Overall assessment of teaching	4.9

Web Experience

2007-07-18T07:45:00.001-07:00

2008-11 Keele University Centre for Professional Ethics I.T. Coordinator.
2004-11 Taught several courses using WebCT, involving online interaction and content creation.
2006-10 Moderator for www.propertytalk.com
2006-08 Webmaster for University of Ulster Science in Society website
2004-05 Webmaster for Philosophy for Children NZ.
2002-05 Webmaster and Designer for www.soccerscene.co.nz

Seminar Organisation

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2009-11 Organised Centre for Professional Ethics PEAK in Progress seminars.
2008-09 Organised Keele University Centre for Professional Ethics Royal Institute of Philosophy seminar series.
2006-07 Organised University of Ulster Science and Society public seminar series.
2001-04 Organised the University of Auckland Philosophy Graduate Seminar Series.
2003-04 Organised the University of Auckland Philosophy PHD Seminar Series.
2004 Conference Assistant for the 5th International Health Priorities conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

Academic Administration

2007-07-18T07:43:00.002-07:00

2009-11 Director of Knowledge Transfer, Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University
2009-11 Director of MA in Research Ethics, Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University
2009-10 Member of the Strategic Planning Group for the Centre for Professional Ethics, Keele University.
2007 -08 Module Coordinator for BMS811C1X - Current Controversies in Biomedical Sciences
2007 -08 Module Coordinator for PHM504C2 - Research Governance and Bioethics
2005 Paper Coordinator for 134.203/303 & 200.311 at Massey University. This involved setting assignment questions and deadlines, writing the exams, dealing with student complaints and enquiries.
2004 Paper Coordinator for 134.104, 134.730, 200.311 at Massey University.

Research Ethics Committees

2007-07-18T07:43:00.001-07:00

2008-10 Member of NHS North Staffordshire Research Ethics Committee.
2009-10 Alternative Vice-Chair of NHS North Staffordshire Research Ethics Committee.
2009-2011 Member of Keele University Research Ethics Committee.
2009-11 Chair of Keele University School of Law Student Project Research Ethics Committee.
2008-11 External Member of Liverpool Hope University's Research Ethics Committee.
2005-08 Member of HPSS NHS Research Ethics Committee 1.
2007 -08 Alternative Vice-Chair of HPSS NHS Research Ethics Committee 1.
2005-06 Member of University of Ulster Animal Research Ethics Committee.
2005-08 Member of University of Ulster Research Ethics Committee.
2005-06 Vice Chair of the University of Ulster School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee.
2005-08 Member of the University of Ulster School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee.
2003-04 Served on the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee as Student Representative.

Committees & Groups

2007-07-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

2008-09 Member of National Research Ethics Service (NRES) Reference Group on the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS)
2007-10 Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC) Council Member
2010-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics Research Ethics Network (REN)
2006-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics International Network for Ethical Issues in Resource Allocation (INEIRA)
2006-11 Coordinator of International Association of Bioethics International Network for Philosophical Approaches to Bioethics (INPAB)
2007-11 Member of the Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC) (UK)
2006-07 Member of the University of Ulster Research Governance Steering Group
2006-08 Member of the University of Ulster Human Tissue Act Working Group
2005-08 Member of University of Ulster Science and Society steering group.
2003-05 Sat on the executive for Philosophy for Children NZ.
2004-05 Sat on the executive for FAPSA the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations.
2002-04 Served on the University of Auckland Philosophy Department's Staff Student Consultative Committee as PHD representative.
2002 Chaired the Staff Student Consultative Committee, University of Auckland Philosophy Department.

Journal Experience

2007-07-18T07:41:00.000-07:00

2011 Joint Editor Research Ethics (Formerly Research Ethics Review)
2010-11 Associate Editor: Global Justice for Studies in Law, Ethics and Technology
2007-11 Book Review Editor for Public Health Ethics
2007-11 Editorial Board Member for The Open Ethics Journal
2009-11 Advisory Board Member for the International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics

2009-11 Reviewer for Medicine, Health & Philosophy
2009 Reviewer for Archives of Disease in Childhood
2009 Reviewer for Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
2009 Reviewer for Clinical Infectious Diseases
2008-09 Reviewer for the British Medical Journal.
2008 Reviewer for the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
2008-10 Reviewer for Public Health Ethics
2008 Reviewer for Biomed Central Medical Ethics
2007-10 Reviewer for the Journal of Global Ethics
2007-11 Reviewer for Research Ethics Review
2007-08 Reviewer for Studies in Law, Ethics and Technology
2006-11 Reviewer for the Journal of Medical Ethics
2006 Reviewer for Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics

Other Relevant Qualifications and Training

2007-07-18T04:37:00.004-07:00

2009: Keele University Supervisors training 6 week course.
2007: National Research Ethics Service (NRES) Chairs Training 1 day course.
2007: University of Ulster Website Content Management System training.
2006: Central Office for Research Ethics Committees: Ethical Review of Research Tissue Bank training day.
2006: Keele University Introduction to Research Ethics 3 day course.
2006: Keele University Challenges for Research Ethics Committees 2 day course.
2006: University of Ulster Introduction to WebCT.
2005: Principles and Practices of Online Learning and Teaching, Training and Development Unit, Massey University.
2004: Introduction to Teaching and Learning, Training and Development Unit, Massey
University.
2003: Philosophy for Children Level 2 Philosopher Certificate.
2001: Philosophy for Children Level 1 Practitioner Certificate.
2000: University of Auckland Tutor Training Certificate.

Academic Qualifications

2007-07-18T04:37:00.001-07:00

2008: PHD Thesis: A Luck Egalitarian Account of Distributive Justice in Health Care, University of Auckland. Supervised by Professor Rosalind Hursthouse and Associate Professor Jan Crosthwaite.
Awarded.
2002: MA, Philosophy (65000 word Thesis: God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy),
First Class Honours, Grade A, University of Auckland. Supervised by
Professor John Bishop.
2001: BA (Hons) Philosophy, First Class Honours, Grade A-, University of
Auckland.
2001: Diploma of Professional Ethics, University of Auckland.
1999: BA Double Major: Philosophy/Politics, University of Auckland.

Graduate Seminar Presentations

2007-07-18T03:09:00.001-07:00

'Bad science equals poor not necessarily bad ethics' University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 26th March 2008.

'Distributive Justice in Health Care and Autonomy: An explanatory Gap?'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 19th May 2004.

'Distributive Justice in Healthcare: Interpreting Dworkin'
University of Auckland PHD Seminar Series, 8th October 2003.

'Why Rationing Medicine is Necessary'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 7th May 2003.

'Knowledge, Philosophy and Despair: Avoiding the Appearance of Teaching Nothing'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 7th August 2002.

'The Ethical Neutrality of the Argument from Evil'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 27th March 2002.

'Utilitarianism, Animals and the Repugnant Conclusion'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 13th of March 2002

'Transworld Depravity: why it fails to help Theism'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 12th September 2001.

'Interpreting Kant, the Paradox of Psychological Contradictions'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 6th June 2001.

'Transworld Depravity: why it might help Theism but it fails to help Christianity'
University of Auckland Graduate Seminar Series, 4th April 2001.

Conference Presentations

2007-07-18T03:08:00.002-07:00

New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism, Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2nd - 4th July, 2009.

Not just Justice – alternative justifications for the provision of health care
Priority in Practice conference, University College, Dublin, Ireland
16th - 17th June, 2009
UK Bioethics Workshop, University College, London, United Kingdom, 29th - 30th June, 2009

Research Exceptionalism, International Association of Bioethics, Croatia, September 3-8, 2008.

What makes a good Lay? Research ethics committees, conflicts of interest and the role of lay members. International Association of Bioethics, Croatia, September 3-8, 2008.

'Tis But a Scratch: The Human Tissue Act and the Use of Tissue for Research, Issues for Research Ethics Committees' First International Conference
Ethical & Legal Aspects of Research with Human Tissue in Europe
, Göttingen, Germany, 27th - 28th June, 2008

'The ESRC Research Ethics Framework and research ethics review at UK universities: Rebuilding the Tower of Babel REC by REC'
International Network of Research Management Societies Congress, Liverpool, 17th-19th of June, 2008.

'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination'
Setting an Ethical Agenda for Health Promotion 18-20 September 2007, Ghent, Belgium.

'Global Justice, Luck Egalitarianism & Global Health'
Global Health, Justice and the ‘Brain Drain' 17th September 2007, Keele University, United Kingdom.

‘Luck Egalitarianism & Public Health’
Public Health Ethics Conference, Birmingham University, UK. 16th-18th May, 2007
21st European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care. 15 – 18 August, 2007 Cardiff, United Kingdom.

'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Association of Social and Legal Philosophy Conference: "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, Keele University UK. 19th-21st April 2007. Co-presented with Stuart Oultram, Keele University.

‘The Stranger at our doorstep: Social Change, Suicide and Political Theory’
Ethics at the margins of life, National University of Ireland, Galway, March, 29th-31st, 2007.

‘New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism’ Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Victoria University, Wellington, December 3rd-7th, 2006.

'Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry'
20th European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Helsinki, Finland, August 23rd-26th, 2006.

'Proportional Ethical? Review'
8th international conference of the International Association of Bioethics, Beijing, China, August 6th-9th, 2006.

'Forward Thinking: A Teaching Project'
5th Global Conference: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship, Mansfield College, Oxford, July 3rd-6th, 2006.
Bioethics in Ireland Workshop, National University of Ireland, Galway, April 1st, 2007.

'Am I my Brothers Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care'
The 2006 conference of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Social Justice in Practice", 28th of June - 1st July 2006, University College, Dublin.

'Grey Goo or Justice? Equality and Nanotechnology'
19th Annual European Conference on Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Barcelona, 24-27th of August, 2005.

'Restorative versus Distributive Justice in Health Care'
7th World Congress of the International Association of Bioethics, Sydney, 9th-12th of November 2004.

'Contesting Claims: Freedom, Efficiency and Equality'
Contesting freedoms in healthcare: policy, practice and ethics; 10th conference of the Australasian Bioethics Association, Sydney, 12th-14th of November 2004.

'This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy became a Live Organ Donor: The Ethics of Xeno-Transplantation'
Genetics and Health Care, 18th Annual Conference of the European Society for Philosophy of Medicine and Health Care, Reykjavik, Iceland, 25th- 28th August 2004.
5th Annual Congress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics, Leuven, Belgium, 2nd -4th September 2004.
New Zealand Bioethics Conference: Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Dunedin, 13th-15th February 2004.
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Palmerston North, 7th-10th December 2003.

'God the Utilitarian? The Ethics of Theodicy'
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, University of Waikato, Hamilton, 28th November - 2nd December 2004.
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 19th - 21st September 2003.

'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope'
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 17th - 19th September 2004.

Cultural Relativism: Not Just Unpleasant but Downright Illogical!'
Auckland Postgraduate Philosophy Conference, Auckland, 19th - 21st September 2003.
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, Christchurch, 7th-12th July 2002.

'The Conditions of Omnibenevolence'
Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference, New Zealand Branch, Auckland, 7th-12th December 2001.

Invited Presentations

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'The future of European Bioethics' Globalising European Bioethics Education Conference, Manchester, 8th February 2010.

'International research & equipoise case studies' Association of Research Ethics Committees Cardiff workshop 23rd February 2010.

'Emergency medicine case study' Association of Research Ethics Committees Birmingham Conference, 19th March, 2009.
Association of Research Ethics Committees Liverpool Hope Workshop, 29th July, 2009.

'Bioethics and The challenge of "sperm ships": the need for the global regulation of medical technology'
Medical Humanities Symposium, Centre for the History of Medicine in Ireland,
University of Ulster, Coleraine campus: 28th May, 2009.

Keynote speaker: 'Proportional Ethical Review: a tempting but treacherous notion' National Research Ethics Service Southern conference, London, 24th-25th of February, 2009.

'Virtues and Vices of research ethics committees: Moral pluralism, epistemology and norms for meetings'
Manchester Senior Seminar Series, December 17th, 2008.

'On the Purported Poor Quality of Student Research'
Association of Research Ethics Committees London Conference, 13th November, 2008.

'Online communities of inquiry: Strategies and tactics adopted from
philosophy for children'
e-Learning in Dialogue: Innovative Teaching and Learning in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, University of York, May 14th-15th, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Why Research Ethics Committees?'
University of Auckland Philosophy Department, Auckland, New Zealand 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Health Promotion, Autonomy & Domination' AAuckland University of Technology, National Centre for Health and Social Ethics, Auckland, New Zealand, 28th March, 2008.

Departmental Seminar: 'Ensuring access to essential medicines: me-too drugs, incentives & innovation' University of Waikato, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Hamilton, New Zealand, 27th March, 2008.
Massey University, School of History, Philosophy and Classics, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 20th March, 2008.

keynote speaker: 'Why Research Ethics Committees?' National Research Ethics Service North, Midlands and East of England REC conference, Leeds, 6th March, 2008.

Debate: 'Should REC members represent their personal view or the view of the community?' Office for Research Ethics Committees Northern Ireland REC Members Annual Conference, 22nd January, 2008.

Roundtable Discussion: “Global Health and Access to Essential Medicines”
World Poverty, Global Justice and Public Health: A Conference with Thomas Pogge
11th-12th September 2007 – Dublin, Ireland

‘New genetic technologies, changing people and luck egalitarianism’, National University of Ireland Philosophy Seminar Series, Galway, 30th January 2007

'Equity and the distribution of scarce life saving resources in emergency situations' International Network for Public Health Ethics. Ethical Issues in Infectious Disease Control. A satellite workshop of the International Association of Bioethics 8th world congress, Beijing, China, 4th of August 2006.

'What's really wrong with ethical relativism.'
University of Ulster Philosophy Department Seminar Series 21st of February 2006.

'Strategies for developing ethical reasoning skills in bioscience students'
Teaching Ethics to Bioscience Students: Challenges Old and New (The Higher Education Academy Centre for Bioscience) Belfast, 7th of December 2005.

'The Messiness of Moral Status'
Imperial College, London, Bioethics Unit Seminar, 5th of September, 2005.
Keele University, Keele, Centre for Professional Ethics, 9th of September, 2005.

Areas of Specialisation

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Medical Ethics (in particular Prioritisation and Equity)
Political Philosophy (in particular Distributive Justice)
These are the focus of my PhD Thesis.

Philosophy of Religion (in particular the Argument from Evil)
Ethical Theory (in particular Utilitarianism)
These were covered extensively in my Masters Thesis.

Research Ethics (In particular the structure and operation of Ethics Committees)
Through practical experience, I sit on three ethics committees presently, and have been heavily involved in the establishment of the research ethics system here at the University of Ulster. I have also published several papers on aspects of research ethics, and am presently working on several more.

Papers under consideration or revision

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Hunter, D. L. H. 'Is Autonomy really the Key? The Debate about Prenatal Testing for Adult Onset Conditions.' has received a revise and resubmit from the Journal of Medical Ethics.

Hunter, D. 'Republicanism, Domination and Animals: A question of Scope' has received a revise and resubmit from the Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy.

Letters

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Hunter, D. 'Autonomy and Majority Rules. A misunderstanding'
Letter published in the print version of the British Medical Journal, 18th March 2006.

Hunter, D. ‘Presumed consent an enforced obligation?’
Letter published in the online version of the British Medical Journal, 24th June 2006.

Hunter, D. 'Is consistency enough?'
Letter published in the online version of the British Medical Journal, 8th October 2006.

Book Reviews

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Hunter, D. 'Bioethics: An Introduction for the biosciences by Ben Mepham, Oxford University Press, 2005'
Metapsychology on Jan 23rd 2006, Volume: 10, Number: 4

Hunter, D. 'Rethinking informed consent in bioethics' by N. C. Manson and O. O’Neill, Cambridge University Press, 2007. Research Ethics Review. (2008) 4;1:42-43.

Hunter, D. 'Biomedical Research and Beyond: Expanding the Ethics of Inquiry by Christopher O. Tollefsen, 2008.' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;2:84-85.

Hunter, D. ''Bioethics and Vulnerability: A Latin American View' by F. Luna', Amsterdam/NY: Rodopi. Developing World Bioethics. 8 (3):242-243.

Conference Proceedings

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Hunter, D. 'This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy became a Live Organ Donor: The Ethics of Xeno-Transplantation'
Science, Ethics and Society: Proceedings of the 5th Congress of the European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics, Leuven, Belgium. Pp 12-16. 2004

Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brothers Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' CDROM of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Social Justice in Practice", 28th of June - 1st July 2006, University College, Dublin.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' CDROM of the Association of Social and Legal Philosophy "Aliens and Nations: Citizenship, Sovereignty and Global Politics in the 21st Century”, 19th—21st April 2007, Keele University UK.

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

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Hunter, D. 'An alternative model for research ethics review at UK universities' Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2, 47-51.

Hunter, D. 'Placebos, and moral perils for participants' Research Ethics Review. (2006) Vol 2, No 2, 71-72.

Hunter, D. ‘The roles of research ethics committees: implications for membership.’ Research Ethics Review. (2007) Vol 3, No 1, 24-26.

Hunter, D. 'Proportional Ethical Review and the Identification of Ethical Issues' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:241-245.

Hunter, D. 'Am I my Brother's Gatekeeper? Professional Ethics & the Prioritisation of Health Care' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:522-526.

Hunter, D. Pierscionek, B. 'Children, Gillick Competency and Consent for Research' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:659-662.

Hunter, D. 'Efficiency and the Proposed Reforms to the NHS Research Ethics System' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2007);33:651-654.

Elliott, L. Hunter, D. ‘The experiences of Ethics Committee Members: Contradictions between Individuals and Committees’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:489-494.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The Challenge of Sperm Ships: The need for global regulation of medical technology' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:552-556.

Hunter, D. ‘Tower of Babel rebuilt: The ESRC research ethics framework and research ethics review at UK universities.’ Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008);34:815-820.

Hunter, D. ‘Teaching Skills and Bioethics, the use of the Community of Inquiry' Monash Bioethics Review. (2008);27:1:33-41.
Hunter D. 'Is there a case for a distinction between Ethics & Policy ?' American Journal of Bioethics Open Peer Commentary, (2010);10:6:24-25.

Wilson, J. Hunter, D. 'Research Exceptionalism' American Journal of Bioethics Target Article, (2010);10:8:45-54.

Hunter, D. Wilson, J. 'Response to open peer commentaries on 'Research Exceptionalism' American Journal of Bioethics, (2010);10:8:W4-6.

Hunter, D. Oultram, S. 'The ethical & policy implications of Rogue Medical Tourism' Global Social Policy, (2010) 10, 297-299.

Hunter, D. 'A hands-on guide on obtaining research ethics approval' Postgraduate Medical Journal, forthcoming.

Book Proposal Reviewing

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2010 Reviewer for Cambridge University Press.

Areas of Competence

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Applied Ethics
Professional Ethics
Ethical Issues in New Technology
Meta-Ethics
Environmental Ethics
Business Ethics
Philosophy of Action
History of Political Thought
Introductory Metaphysics
Introductory Chinese Philosophy
Introductory Buddhism

I have previously taught in these areas.

Grants Reviewing

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2010 Reviewer for Auckland Medical Research Foundation Project Grants
2010 Reviewer for AHRC Fellowships scheme
2010 Reviewer for Wellcome Trust People & Society Awards
2009 Reviewer for the Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship programme
2009-10 Reviewer for ESRC Grants programme

Teaching Experience: 2009

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Book Chapters

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Hunter, D. 'Forward Thinking: A Teaching Project' Pp 309-316. in Clements, Belinda (Ed) Probing the Boundaries: Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship, The Inter-Disciplinary Press. ISBN: 978-1-904710-38-7

Hunter, D. ‘Bad Science equals poor not bad ethics’ p.61-70 in Jennifer Gunning & Søren Holm, (eds.) Ethics, Law & Society (volume 3), Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Company (December 2007)

Dawson, A. Hunter, D. 'Is there a need for global health ethics? Pros and cons' Global Health Ethics edited by Gillian Brock & Soloman Benatar, Cambridge University Press, 2011.

Others

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Hunter, D. L. H. 'Web Note: Philosophy and Bioethics Universe' Research Ethics Review. (2008); 4:2:75.

Hunter, D. 'Conference Report: Who Cares? AREC Conference, Birmingham, March, 2008' Research Ethics Review. (2008); 4:2:83-4.

Hunter, D 'In response to "Developing commensurate review"' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008); Eletter: 14th January 2008.

Hunter, D 'In response to "Is Triage Incoherent?"' Journal of Medical Ethics. (2008); Eletter: 14th January 2008.

Hunter, D. 'A decidedly non-ideal REC: A response to 'An idealised REC' Research Ethics Review. (2007);3:4:139-140.

Hunter, D. 'Emergency medicine case study' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;2:83-84.

Hunter, D. 'Emergency medicine case study: Commentary' Research Ethics Review. (2009) 5;3:125-126.

Hunter, D. & Leveridge, J. Invited Editorial 'Concept of Community in Bioethics' Public Health Ethics. (2011) 4;1: 12-13.

Hunter, D & Wilson, J. briefing paper on Ethical Issues in Hyperexpensive Treatments and the Prioritisation of R&D Nuffield Council on Bioethics (2011)

Books

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Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. European Textbook on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010. http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/textbook-on-ethics-report_en.pdf

Hughes, J. Hunter, D. Sheehan, M. Wilkinson, S. Wrigley, A. Syllabus on Ethics in Research. European Commission, Directorate-General for Research Science, Economy and Society, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2010.

http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/syllabus-on-ethics_en.pdf