Bryan Norton
Professor Emeritus
Member Of:
- School of Public Policy
Fax Number:404-385-0504
Office Location: DM Smith 103
Related Links:
Email Address: bryan.norton@pubpolicy.gatech.edu
Overview
Dr. Bryan Norton is a Professor of Philosophy in the School of Public Policy. He received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Michigan in 1970, specializing in the philosophy of science and conceptual change in, and across, scientific disciplines. He writes on inter-generational equity, sustainability theory, bio-diversity policy and on valuation methods. His specialty is the integration of spatio-temporal scaling considerations into sustainability criteria. He is currently working to develop a flexible notion of sustainability that recognizes the challenges of rapidly changing climate.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, Philosophy, 1970
- BA, University of Michigan, Political Science, 1966
Awards and
Distinctions:
Distinctions:
- Class of 1934 Distinguished Professor Award, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006.
- Gilbert White Fellow, Resources for the Future, 1985-56 (one-year Research Fellowship in residence at Resources, for the Future, Washington, D.C.)
- Graduated with Distinction, and Honors in Political Science, U. of Mich.,1966
Interests
Research Fields:
- Economic Development and Smart Cities
- Energy, Climate and Environmental Policy
- Environmental Ethics
- Ethics and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Geographic
Focuses:
Focuses:
- North America
- United States
Issues:
- Environment
- International Development
Courses
- PHIL-4176: Environmental Ethics
- PST-4110: Theories of Knowledge
- PUBP-3600: Sustain,Tech & Policy
- PUBP-6327: Sustainability & Env Pol
- PUBP-8540: Adv Environmental Policy
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
- A Situational Understanding of Environmental Values and Evaluation
In: Ecological Economics [Peer Reviewed]
Date: April 2017
- Why Protect Nature? Rethinking Values and the Environment
In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences [Peer Reviewed]
Date: February 2016
- “Where Are ‘Cultural and ‘Social’ in Ecosystem Services? A Framework for Constructive Engagement”
Date: 2012