Amy Baehr

Amy Baehr is a Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Hofstra University. She teaches courses in philosophy of law, political philosophy, and women's studies, while administering the department's minor in philosophy of law. Her academic work focuses on feminist philosophy, political liberalism, and gender justice.

• Education: PhD and MA from SUNY Stony Brook; BA from Dickinson College in philosophy and German

Her research explores the intersections between liberal political theory and feminist critiques, particularly addressing gender injustice, care ethics, and the applicability of Rawlsian ideal theory to contemporary constitutional challenges. Her publications include edited volumes like Caring for Liberalism and Varieties of Feminist Liberalism, as well as significant contributions to journals such as International Journal of Constitutional Law and Feminist Philosophy Quarterly.

Recent scholarship analyzes the limitations of liberal feminist frameworks in addressing right-wing populism and dependencies in caregiving contexts. Her work spans over two decades, showing evolving engagement with feminist pluralism, hate crime legislation, and the philosophical foundations of women's rights movements.