About
Daniel Groll is a Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Carleton College, where he also serves as Director of Ethical Inquiry. He holds an Affiliate Faculty position at the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota. He has been at Carleton since 2009, teaching courses such as PHIL 100 (Introduction to Philosophy Through Dialogues), Ethics Bowl, and Philosophy Lab programs focused on pre-collegiate philosophy education. His research focuses on ethics, particularly family ethics, bioethics, and issues surrounding genetic knowledge in gamete donation, as reflected in his book Conceiving People: Genetic Knowledge and the Ethics of Sperm and Egg Donation (Oxford University Press, 2021).
His scholarly work addresses topics like medical paternalism, moral disagreement, and the ethical implications of reproductive technologies. He actively engages in public philosophy through music projects with bands like Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band and The Counterfactuals. His educational contributions include training college students as facilitators for pre-collegiate philosophy programs, emphasizing ethical inquiry and discourse.
Prof. Groll’s current roles include directing Carleton’s Ethical Inquiry initiatives, teaching ethics-related courses, and maintaining affiliations with interdisciplinary bioethics centers. His work bridges theoretical ethics with practical applications in healthcare and family formations, often exploring how moral frameworks shape modern bioethical dilemmas.
