Shelly Kagan

Shelly Kagan is a renowned moral philosopher known for his popular course, "Death," at Yale University. His lectures explore philosophical perspectives on mortality, afterlife beliefs, the nature of personhood, and the value of life.

Early Life

Information on Shelly Kagan's early life is not readily available through YaleCourses or other easily accessible public resources.

Career

Shelly Kagan is a Clark Professor of Philosophy at Yale University. He has taught at Yale since 1987. His popular course "Death" is part of the Open Yale Courses initiative, making his lectures accessible to a global audience. Kagan's work focuses on moral philosophy, normative ethics, and metaethics. He is the author of several books, including The Limits of Morality and How to Count Animals, More or Less.

Personal Life

Information on Shelly Kagan's personal life is not readily available through YaleCourses or other easily accessible public resources.

Awards

Information on specific awards received by Shelly Kagan is not readily available through YaleCourses or other easily accessible public resources. However, his influence and recognition are evident in the widespread popularity of his "Death" course and his esteemed position as Clark Professor of Philosophy at Yale.