Allen Thompson Oral History Interview

Interviewee: Allen Thompson
Interviewer: Elizabeth Thorley
Interview Date: January 10, 2018
Location: The Valley Library, Oregon State University
Duration: 1:28:48
 

Exposure to philosophy as a teenager in the suburbs of Chicago laid the foundation for Allen Thompson’s academic pursuit of philosophy. He has lived and taught philosophy throughout the US, including Colorado, South Carolina, and the Pacific Northwest. Through his research in environmental philosophy, Thompson has explored adopting new perspectives on climate change. He writes about framing moral responsibility given the complexity of climate change, valuing altered ecosystems differently, and what it means to be hopeful in the face of an uncertain future.

Thompson describes his path from an unenthusiastic high school student to philosophy professor at Oregon State University. He recalls early nature experiences as a child, and later experiences as an adult living on a cooperative in Colorado. Other highlights include a discussion of moral responsibility and global warming, collaborating with scientists as a philosopher, and a broader discussion of climate change.

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Title

Allen Thompson Oral History Interview

Description

Exposure to philosophy as a teenager in the suburbs of Chicago laid the foundation for Allen Thompson’s academic pursuit of philosophy. He has lived and taught philosophy throughout the US, including Colorado, South Carolina, and the Pacific Northwest. Through his research in environmental philosophy, Thompson has explored adopting new perspectives on climate change. He writes about framing moral responsibility given the complexity of climate change, valuing altered ecosystems differently, and what it means to be hopeful in the face of an uncertain future.

Thompson describes his path from an unenthusiastic high school student to philosophy professor at Oregon State University. He recalls early nature experiences as a child, and later experiences as an adult living on a cooperative in Colorado. Other highlights include a discussion of moral responsibility and global warming, collaborating with scientists as a philosopher, and a broader discussion of climate change.

Creator

Allen Thompson

Source

Oregon State University Climate Change Research Oral History Collection (OH 39)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

January 10, 2018

Contributor

Elizabeth Thorley

Format

Born Digital

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh39-thompson-allen-20180110

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Elizabeth Thorley

Interviewee

Allen Thompson

Location

The Valley Library, Oregon State University

Original Format

Born Digital

Duration

1:28:48

OHMS Object

Interview Format

video