Christopher Wong Michaelson

Christopher Wong Michaelson is a philosopher and a Professor of Ethics and Business Law at the University of St. Thomas. He also teaches at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Michaelson has a unique background that includes working as a business consultant, allowing him to bridge the gap between abstract philosophy and the practical realities of corporate life. His research focuses on the meaning of work and the role of business in society.\n\nHe is the co-author of Is Your Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work, written with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas. Michaelson explores the existential questions surrounding the 90,000 hours the average person spends working in their lifetime. He challenges the notion that work is merely a transaction for money, urging readers to consider the moral and personal significance of their labor.