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Harriet Baber is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego, specializing in analytic metaphysics, philosophical theology, feminism, and philosophy of economics. She has been on faculty since 1982, teaching courses in logic, metaphysics, and interdisciplinary philosophy/economics. Her research explores identity, preference utility, and ethical frameworks in global development. She co-authored Globalization and International Development with Denise Dimon and authored The Multicultural Mystique, critiquing diversity policies. Her current project, Preference and Modality, defends preference utilitarianism. She contributes to The Guardian and The Church Times, and develops open-access online textbooks. Additionally, she collaborates on courses addressing gender in development and ethics.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University
- MA in Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University
- BA in Philosophy, Lake Forest College
Research Interests: Baber’s work bridges metaphysics and applied ethics, focusing on adaptive preferences, feminist critiques of cultural relativism, and interdisciplinary approaches to gender equity. She explores how metaphysical concepts like identity and modality intersect with theological and economic ethics. Her writing challenges traditional liberal assumptions and advocates for universal human capabilities.
Teaching and Outreach: She teaches logic, metaphysics, and global development ethics, emphasizing critical thinking and accessibility through open educational resources. Her interdisciplinary philosophy/economics courses address gender in work and development policy.
Grants and Labs: While specific grants are not listed, her collaborations with Denise Dimon highlight her engagement with development ethics. She maintains active research through USD’s Department of Philosophy and contributes to public discourse via media outlets.
