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Dr. Brian G. Henning is a Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies & Sciences at Gonzaga University. Since joining Gonzaga in 2008, he has served as the inaugural Director and founder of the Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. He earned a Ph.D., M.A., and M.Phil. from Fordham University, and a B.A. summa cum laude from Seattle University. Currently, he chairs the Spokane Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board (2024–2027) and remains active in community initiatives like the Spokane Climate Project.
- Education
- Ph.D., Fordham University
- M.Phil., Fordham University
- M.A., Fordham University
- B.A., summa cum laude, Seattle University
Dr. Henning's research lies at the intersection of metaphysics, aesthetics, and ethics, with a focus on Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy of organism. He pioneers non-anthropocentric ethical frameworks to address climate change, animal rights, and sustainability. His work challenges mainstream concepts like 'stewardship' and 'sustainability,' advocating for a return to foundational moral philosophy inquiries about the 'good life.'
His recent publications emphasize Whiteheadian responses to climate ethics, the moral significance of non-human organisms, and metaphysical foundations for environmental ethics. He explores themes like collective individuality in biology and the ethical implications of land use.
- Scientific Awards
- John N. Findlay Book Prize (Metaphysical Society of America) for The Ethics of Creativity
- Foreword Magazine 'Top Ten Picks' for university press books (2014)
Dr. Henning has delivered over 190 talks globally and played pivotal roles in academic and community initiatives, including founding Gonzaga's Climate Institute and mentoring the university's fossil fuel divestment campaign. He contributes extensively to the Edinburgh Critical Edition of Whitehead's Complete Works as Executive Director and Series Editor.
