Florence Bacus

Florence Bacus

Instructor

Florence Bacus is a Philosophy Ph.D. student at Harvard University. She received a BS in mathematics and physics from the University of Michigan and an MA in philosophy from Tufts University.

Her current research concerns the nature of rational agency and free will and their connection to the foundations of ethics, influenced by Immanuel Kant’s moral theory.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. candidate, Philosophy — Harvard University
  • M.A., Philosophy — Tufts University
  • B.S., Mathematics and Physics — University of Michigan

About Reason & Rationality

Reason & Rationality is a selective, residential summer program on the Princeton University campus where high school students sharpen critical thinking through small-group discussion with Ph.D. instructors. Founded in 2023, 2-week and 1-week sessions. 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Learn more →