I am an assistant professor of philosophy at Chapman University and a member of the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy. I ask a lot of questions about values, organization, productivity, and the good life. I focus principally on Ancient Greece with these questions, and particularly on Plato and Aristotle.
In January 2027 I will join the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida as an assistant professor.
You can contact me at bmcdavid at gmail dot com.
Upcoming talks and activities
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September 23–24, 2026Talk, “Adam Smith on the Civic Purpose of a Liberal Education,” at the Conference on Civic Thought. Chase Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus.
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November 12–14, 2026Talk, “Aristotle’s Natural and Unnatural Wealth-Getting: An Explanation from the Zoology,” at the PPE Society meeting. New Orleans.
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November 12–14, 2026Talk, “Trust, Delegation, and Alignment in Human–AI Decision Making,” with Erik Kimbrough, at the PPE Society meeting. New Orleans.
No upcoming talks scheduled.