Exploring the intersection of Ethics, Politics, and Society

Adi Levy, Ph.D.

I’m a political educator, researcher, and speaker with a passion for making complex issues accessible and relevant. I am a postdoctoral fellow at the Israel Institute, currently based in Florida, where I teach in the Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University.

I teach courses on World Politics, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israeli society and politics, and the role of civil resistance and ethics in public life. Over the years, I’ve also taught about military ethics, social movements, and how people challenge power — peacefully or otherwise.

My work isn’t just academic. I’ve served as an ethics advisor, worked as a socio-political analyst, and participated in international conferences on strategy, human rights, and political thought. I love conversing with people — from students to professionals — thinking through the big questions that shape our world.

I hold a PhD in Political Science, and my research explores:

Applied Ethics
Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience
The moral dilemmas of political action
Human rights and international law
How activism shapes societies — and why it sometimes fails

I regularly collaborate with organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to design and deliver seminars, lectures, and workshops that bring deep political ideas to life. Whether you're building a program, planning an event, or want to start a conversation, I’d love to explore how we can work together.

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A few words on ethics, politics and society

Growing up in the conflict-ridden Middle East, I often felt overwhelmed by the abundance of political controversies. I studied moral philosophy and ethics to make sense of Israel's turbulent reality. My search for answers to right and wrong led me to delve into the works of political theorists and moral philosophers. Their thoughts and ideas inspired me to pursue an academic investigation and focus on the study of ‘Applied Ethics,’ where moral philosophy intersects with everyday decision-making to help distinguish between right and wrong.

Ethical considerations reign where the law is unclear or absent. As such, they are a fundamental part of a legislator’s and the policy-maker's work. While universal moral codes, such as human rights, are supposed to provide some guidance, they often clash with other values, such as self-determination, state sovereignty, and collective identity. Inevitable social and political conflicts challenge leaders, policy-makers, and political activists when deciding on the right policy or the proper social demand.

While some enjoy thinking of human"rights" as natural inalienable entitlements, others point out the significance of collective identities for human flourishing. The clash between the individual and the collective is a recurring theme in public discussions. While finding a settlement is challenging, studying ethics can provide some tools to pursue this investigation.