SUA Balingsholm

Photo: Lars Pehrson/Young Academy of Sweden

About Olle’s research

My research focuses on philosophical questions about the foundations of our values, both within ethics (how should we act?) and epistemology (what should we believe?). I have written about the epistemic significance of disagreement, moral reasons and explanations, and the concept of harm and its role in moral philosophy.

From 2024 to 2029, I will be involved in the research program Pro Futura Scientia, funded by SCAS and the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. As a Pro Futura Fellow, I will focus on gradability (or “degree questions”), especially in value contexts.

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SUA Balingsholm

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In brief

Born: 1993
Interests: Moral philosophy and epistemology
Other: I have been playing bass guitar since my teenage years, and my band Three Seasons has released several albums and tours in Europe. I am also a fan of the ice hockey team Colorado Avalanche.

I want to contribute to strengthening the place of philosophy and research in society.

More with Olle

I am one of the editors for the Swedish journal Filosofisk tidskrift, aimed at the general public, and one of the hosts for the Filosofisk podcast published by the same journal.

Academy activity

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Academy meeting
Adel Daoud
Alison Gerber
Andreas Nord
Björn Lundberg
Cecilia Engdahl
David Marlevi
Elham B. Rostami
Gabriele Messori
Jan Kronqvist
Janina Seubert
Jennifer Mack
Jessica Jewell
Johan Larsbrink
Laura Bacete Cano
Marcel Tarbier
Måns Magnusson
Olle Risberg
Peter Søgaard Jørgensen
Ragnhild Lunnan
Ruth Pöttgen
Sara Tanderup Linkis
Sigrid Schottenius Cullhed
2025

Research and security policy brought the Academy together at KTH and the Swedish Defence University

On 26–27 November, the Young Academy of Sweden gathered in Stockholm for a two-day meeting hosted at the Swedish Defence University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The overarching theme was the relationship between research and security in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Press release
Erik Smedler
Jennifer Mack
Olle Risberg
Peter Søgaard Jørgensen
Pierre Nyquist
Sara Tanderup Linkis
Sofia Lodén
2024

Nine new young leading researchers join the Young Academy of Sweden

On May 25, nine new members were welcomed to the Young Academy. Young leading researchers from disciplines such as architecture, astronomy and sustainability science build on the interdisciplinary culture that has proven to be a sustainable recipe for success. From left to right, top to b…

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