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Alex West

Student, University of Cambridge

About Alex West

Hi! I am a philosophy undergraduate at Cambridge University.

Within my course, my main interests are Political Philosophy, Moral Psychology, Applied Ethics, Free Will, and Philosophy of Mind. 

My project centred on investigating whether changing the dominant narrative surrounding human nature has the potential to encourage prosocial behaviour. I am interested in progressive forms of education, and so my LIA project took place in an amazing school in Kenya, Freedom International Schools - Africa. 

Get in touch with me via the network, LinkedIn, or feel free to email me: aw916@cam.ac.uk 

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Alum: Undergraduate Leadership & Research Programme

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University of Cambridge

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2023

Research Topic

Education Ethics Philosophy Psychology Sociology

I am from:

United Kingdom

I speak:

English

My hobbies/interests are:

Art Crafts & DIY Music Nature & environment Photography Politics & current events Reading Theatre Travelling Video/filmmaking

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

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Research Project Proposal - Changing The Narrative
University of Cambridge

Research Project Proposal - Changing The Narrative

Our view of human nature is distorted to align with a dominant narrative; we are all intrinsically bad. The aim of this study is to investigate whether revising our views, by means of challenging this account, has the potential to foster prosocial behaviour, aspirations and values.

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