Qualifications & Memberships
Master of Arts (University of Canterbury)
Bachelor of Science (University of Canterbury)
Doctor of Philosophy (University of Canterbury)
Australasian Association of Philosophy (Professional Organisation): Member
Ethics Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ECART) (Government): Committee Member
Research Interests
My three main research areas are: (1) applied ethics; (2) bioethics; (3) rationality and reasons for action. I also have an interest in research ethics and philosophy of relationships.
- Bioethics
- Applied ethics: Bioethics, research ethics, philosophy of relationships
- Social philosophy
- Practical reason/philosophy of action
- Rationality
- Meta-ethics
Recent Publications
- Mason C. (2021) Conscientious refusals to provide reproductive health care. Metascience 30(1): 131-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11016-020-00586-0.
- Mason C. (2020) New Zealand Policy on Frozen Embryo Disputes. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry 17(1): 121-131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11673-019-09950-0.
- Mason CE. (2017) The Unnaturalness Objection to De-Extinction: A Critical Evaluation. Animal Studies Journal 6(1): 40-60.
- Mason EG. and Mason CE. (2017) Last word. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 62(1): 43-44.
- Mason C. (2006) Internal reasons and practical limits on rational deliberation. Philosophical Explorations 9(2): 163-177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13869790600641855.
