Meghan Griffith

Meghan Griffith is a full-time Professor of Philosophy at Davidson College, specializing in metaphysics, free will, and moral responsibility. She serves in the Department of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, teaching courses like Metaphysics, Freedom and Responsibility, and Medieval Philosophy.

• Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• B.A. from Bucknell University

Her research focuses on how narrative capacities influence morally responsible agency, contributing to debates in philosophy of action and ethics. Recent publications include authoring Free Will: The Basics (2022) and co-editing the Routledge Companion to Free Will (2017), which demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with neuroscience, theology, and moral theory.

Her work bridges abstract metaphysics with practical ethical considerations, emphasizing the role of storytelling in human agency. While no formal scientific awards are mentioned in the text, her editorial collaborations and course offerings reflect significant contributions to academic discourse in philosophy.