Tamler Sommers is an American philosopher, writer, and podcaster. He is the son of philosopher Fred Sommers and the stepson of Christina Hoff Sommers. [1] Sommers specializes in ethics, free will, and moral responsibility. [2] His 2018 book, Why Honor Matters, examines the nature of honor in American discourse and defends several aspects of honor cultures. [3] He co-hosts the podcast Very Bad Wizards with David A. Pizarro. [4]
Sommers received his Ph.D. in philosophy at Duke University in 2005 and is currently a professor of philosophy at the University of Houston. [5]