معرفی
Christine M. Korsgaard is the Arthur Kingsley Porter Research Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus at Harvard University, where she taught from 1991 until her retirement in 2020. She holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois (1974) and a Ph.D. from Harvard (1981). Her research focuses on moral philosophy, practical reason, agency, personal identity, and human/animal relations. She authored influential books such as Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to the Other Animals (2018) and The Sources of Normativity (1996). Korsgaard has held leadership roles, including Chair of Harvard's Department of Philosophy (1996–2002) and Director of Graduate Studies (2004–2012). She received honorary degrees from the University of Illinois and Groningen University and held the Mellon Distinguished Achievement Award (2006–2009). Her work bridges Kantian ethics, moral psychology, and contemporary debates on animal ethics. She taught courses on Kant’s ethical theory, modern moral philosophy, and animal ethics. Her recent publications address animal rights, moral status, and the intersection of political theory with ethical obligations.
- Education:
- B.A., University of Illinois, 1974
- Ph.D., Harvard University, 1981
- Awards:
- 2004: Honorary Degree, University of Illinois
- 2014: Honorary Degree, Groningen University
- 2006–2009: Mellon Distinguished Achievement Award
- Research Interests:
- Moral Philosophy, Kantian Ethics, Animal Rights, Practical Reason, Personal Identity
- Teaching Roles:
- Former Chair of Harvard Philosophy Department
- Former Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy
- Key Contributions:
- Pioneer in applying Kantian ethics to animal ethics
- Advocate for moral obligations to non-human animals
