Dr. Fritz works on both abstract philosophical questions as well as how those questions might impact public policy and leadership.
Research Interests
Dr. Fritz conducts research on the lessons ethics has for public policy and leadership, focusing on three areas. His work on moral standing concerns hypocrisy, complicity, and other features that can undermine someone’s right to hold others accountable—something especially important for leadership. His work on punishment explores how our punishment policies and prison should be reformed to more ethically reflect the philosophical justification for punishment. His work on conscientious objection concerns the extent to which our policies should protect the integrity of health care professionals who object to legal but ethically contested care, including abortion and medical aid-in-dying.
Biography
Dr. Fritz received his MA in philosophy from the University of Florida. He then earned his Ph.D. in philosophy at Florida State University in 2016.
Fritz, Kyle G. 2019. “Hypocrisy, Inconsistency, and the Moral Standing of the State.” Criminal Law and Philosophy 13(2): 309-327.
Fritz, Kyle G. 2021. “Unjustified Asymmetry: Positive Claims of Conscience and Heartbeat Bills.” American Journal of Bioethics 21(8): 46-59.
Fritz, Kyle G., and Daniel Miller. 2022. “A Standing Asymmetry Between Blame and Forgiveness.” Ethics 132(4): 759-786.
Fritz, Kyle G. 2023. “Understanding the Dangers of Mind Changes in Political Leadership (and How to Avoid Them).” Social Theory and Practice 49(4): 653-680.
Fritz, Kyle G. Forthcoming. “The Overweighted Integrity Problem: Conscience, Complicity, and Moral Standing. Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy.
Courses Taught
- PPL 212: Critical Thinking, Communication, and Public Policy
- PPL 300 Public Policy and Ethics
- PPL 343 Punishment Policy
- PPL 370 Philosophy of Leadership
Education
M.A. Philosophy, University of Florida (2010)
Ph.D. Philosophy, Florida State University (2016)