In Memoriam: Mark Sagoff (1941-2023) Mark Sagoff was a leading and foundational figure in environmental philosophy and ethics and one of the first members of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, founded in 1978. Originally a scholar of Kant and aesthetics, Sagoff published widely in jo...
Professor Paden received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1981. He has taught at the Universities of Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, and the District of Columbia. He joined the faculty at George Mason University in 1989 and retired in 2016. He has done research on a variety of topics, pu...
Andrew Light is temporarily on leave from George Mason University where he is Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Atmospheric Sciences, to serve as Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy. He was nominated for this posi...
Past Event
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Johnson Center, Bistro
Are you ready to stir up some meaningful connections while sipping on delicious mocktails? Join us for an evening of networking and mingling at our Mocktails & Mingling event! Appetizers and mocktails will be served while you get a chance to practice your networking skills through guided casual c...
The concentration in ethics and public affairs is designed for professionals who want to combine the study of ethics and the analysis of social and public policies in a variety of settings, including business, health care, biomedical technology, law, or government.
The MA in philosophy offers students the opportunity to study the historical traditions and contemporary debates in philosophy.
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2022 and spring 2023 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2022-23 annual theme, "Connecting/Not Connecting: Formations of Community, Solidarity, Alienation, Antipathy." Congratulations to our third c...
On February 28 2019, Dr. Andrew Light, GMU University Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Atmospheric Sciences and Director of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, testified in a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on En...
Considering a degree in Philosophy? Here, you’ll find information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and the in-demand skills you’ll develop as a Philosophy major. You’ll also learn steps you can take as a Philosophy student to maximize career opportunities. What...
Dr. Erik Angner (keynote speaker, "Philosophy and the Science of Happiness"): Dr. Erik Angner is Associate Professor of Philosophy, Economics, and Public Policy at George Mason University. As a result of serious mission creep, he holds two PhDs – one in Economics and one in History and Philosophy of...
