Jacoby Adeshei Carter

Jacoby Adeshei Carter is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Howard University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He is a leading scholar in Africana philosophy, with a focus on social and political philosophy, value theory, and the philosophy of race, particularly the thought of Alain Locke.

His research centers on African American philosophy, pragmatism, and ethical theory. He explores the intersections of race, art, and justice, with a special emphasis on the Harlem Renaissance and radical ethical perspectives in social movements. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary moral and political challenges.

Dr. Carter's recent and forthcoming publications reflect a strong trajectory in ethics, race, and African American intellectual traditions. His work appears in major academic handbooks and book series, indicating active engagement with cutting-edge discourse in philosophy and cultural studies.

Key Roles and Leadership:

• Chair, Department of Philosophy, Howard University
• Director, Alain Leroy Locke Society
• Editor, African American Philosophy and the Diaspora Book Series (Palgrave/Macmillan)

Dr. Carter has authored African American Contributions to the Americas’ Cultures: A Critical Edition of Lectures by Alain Locke and co-edited Philosophic Values and World Citizenship: Locke to Obama and Beyond. His scholarly contributions are foundational to the advancement of African American philosophical thought.