Summary
The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, founded in 1976 by Peter Brown and Henry Shue, is one of the oldest research institutions in the United States providing expertise on the normative dimensions of public policy. The Institute works on pressing issues in public policy, including climate change and environmental policy, peace and security, bioethics and emerging technologies, international human rights, international criminal law, and global demands for justice.
Over 40 Years of Philosophy and Public Policy
The Acting Director for Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy is Jesse Kirkpatrick.
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About
Our Mission
Policy Innovation through Normative Analysis and Critical Reflection
Since 1976, the mission of the Institute is to create policy innovations through normative analysis and critical reflection; our work engages academics, policy makers, and the public on pressing normative issues in public policy to make a lasting and beneficial impact on society.
Our Leadership
Pioneers in Public Philosophy
The Institute’s leadership has actively pursued the Institute’s mission since its founding. The Institute has had seven directors.
Dr. Peter Brown (McGill) 1976–1981
Dr. Henry Shue (Oxford) 1981–1984
Dr. Douglas MacLean (UNC) 1984–1989
Dr. Mark Sagoff (Mason) 1989–1995
Dr. William Galston (Brookings) 1995–2005
Dr. Mark Sagoff (Mason) 2005–2011
Dr. Andrew Light (Mason) 2011–Present
The Institute has also been a home to over 50 fellows and faculty members, many of whom are pioneers in public policy and the field of public philosophy.
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Contact
Locations
George Mason University
Robinson Hall B465
4400 University Drive, 3F1
Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA
Web Links
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Projects
We deliver policy innovations through interdisciplinary projects that engage the normative dimensions of public policy. Our goal is to make a lasting, positive impact on public policy and society.
Team
We are a team of public intellectuals, from diverse scholarly backgrounds, who bring our academic training to bear on public-policy discourse. Our team is grounded in the the scholarly culture of the university, and we extend our network to government, think tanks, and public-policy organizations in Washington, D.C.
