Christopher A. Riddle

Christopher A. Riddle is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Chair at Utica University's School of Arts & Sciences. A leading scholar in Applied Ethics and Social & Political Philosophy, his work centers on the intersection of disability studies, bioethics, and the capabilities approach to justice. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University at Kingston, an M.A. in Critical Disability Studies from York University, and a B.A.H. in Philosophy with a Political Studies minor from Queen's University.

• Ph.D. – Philosophy, Queen's University at Kingston
• M.A. – Critical Disability Studies, York University
• B.A.H. – Philosophy (minor in Political Studies), Queen's University at Kingston

Riddle’s research spans disability rights, medical aid in dying ethics, end-of-life care, and social inclusion policy. His scholarship, appearing in journals like The American Journal of Bioethics and Disability & Society, critiques traditional models of disability while advocating for capability-based frameworks in healthcare and education. Recent works examine AI-substituted judgments in clinical settings and disability-associated health expenditures.

Riddle has received the Harold T. Clark Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship (2021) and the Dr. Virgil Crisafulli Distinguished Teaching Award (2018). His books include Disability & Justice (2014), Human Rights, Disability, & Capabilities (2016), and forthcoming titles on assisted dying and disability ethics (2025). He also edits volumes like Disability & Death (2025).

As a public intellectual, Riddle engages in Canadian politics and advocates for disability rights in policy debates, including medical aid in dying legislation. He maintains an active presence on Bluesky, commenting on academia, ethics, and social justice.