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Eric Beerbohm is the Alfred and Rebecca Lin Professor of Government and Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University. He serves as Faculty Director of the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, Faculty Dean at Quincy House, and Senior Adviser on Civil Discourse in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on democratic theory, political ethics, and the philosophy of social science, with recent projects addressing civic education in polarized societies and the ethical dimensions of lawmaking.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Princeton University (2008)
- B.Phil. in Philosophy, University of Oxford
- BA in Political Science and Ethics in Society, Stanford University
His research explores topics such as gaslighting in political discourse, the ethical responsibilities of citizens, and the challenges of legislative compromise. He has authored multiple books including In Our Name: The Ethics of Democracy (2012) and co-edited volumes in the NOMOS series. His Gaslighting Citizens (2023) examines how political leaders manipulate public belief structures.
Awards & Recognition:
- Roslyn Abramson Award (Harvard's top teaching honor)
- Marshall Scholar
- Truman Scholar
Beerbohm has held leadership roles including Chair of the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies (2018–2023), Director of the Safra Center's Undergraduate Fellowship Program, and Co-Director of the Fellows-in-Residence Program. His teaching emphasizes democratic engagement and critical discourse analysis.
