Peter Vallentyne Florence G. Kline Chair in Philosophy Office: 406 General Classroom Building Phone: 573-882-2871 Fax: 573-884-8949 Email: VallentyneP@missouri.edu Mailing Address: Department of Philosophy 438 General Classroom Building University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 65211-4160, USA

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