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Henry S. Richardson is Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and Senior Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Having earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Harvard University under John Rawls (with Martha Nussbaum supervising his Master's thesis), he also holds graduate degrees in law and public policy from Harvard. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to moral and political philosophy.
Richardson's research focuses on moral philosophy, political philosophy, bioethics, and medical ethics. His work explores foundational questions in ethical theory while addressing contemporary challenges in medical research and social justice. He has developed influential frameworks for understanding moral community, democratic autonomy, and the ethical obligations of medical researchers.
His publications show a progression from theoretical works on practical reasoning to applied ethics in medical research and political philosophy. The most recent works demonstrate engagement with Rawlsian theory and pandemic ethics, reflecting both continuity in his philosophical interests and responsiveness to contemporary challenges.
- John Simon Guggenheim Fellow (2019-2020)
- Editor of Ethics journal (2008-2018)
Richardson has supervised numerous scholars in moral and political philosophy, though specific students aren't listed in the available materials. His editorial work on Ethics represented significant service to the philosophical community. His research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Guggenheim Fellowship.
As a Senior Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Richardson contributes to one of the world's leading bioethics research centers, where he continues to develop his work on moral community and ethical theory.
