b. 1945
Hugh LaFollette is a contemporary American moral and political philosopher known for his work in applied ethics. He has written extensively on topics including personal relationships, animal ethics, practical ethics, and the regulation of firearms. He is a longtime professor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and editor of major applied ethics anthologies.
Edited the influential Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory and International Encyclopedia of Ethics
Authored Ethics in Practice, a widely used applied ethics anthology
Developed arguments for licensing parents as a matter of child welfare
Contributed philosophical analysis to gun control policy debates
Advanced work on the ethics of personal relationships and friendship