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James Sterba is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in ethics and political philosophy. He can be contacted at sterba.1@nd.edu or via phone at 574-631-5231. His office is located in 225 Malloy Hall, with additional affiliation at the Kroc Institute.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh
Research interests span Ethics, Political Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, and the Ethics of Climate Change. His work often intersects with Philosophy of Peace and Justice, particularly in global contexts like climate policy and humanitarian intervention.
Recent publications focus on the logical compatibility of a good god with evil, ethics of climate change, and nuclear strategy. He has also explored feminist philosophy, libertarianism, and biocentrism. Trends show a strong emphasis on resolving the problem of evil through secular and religious frameworks, with a notable John Templeton Foundation grant supporting conferences on ethics and evil.
Scientific awards include a Fulbright Fellowship that supported his visiting professorship at the University of Latvia during the Soviet era. He has held visiting positions at institutions like the University of Rochester, University of San Francisco, UC Irvine, and Santa Clara University.
Advising and grants: While no student names are listed, his leadership roles—such as past president of the American Philosophical Association, Central Division, and the North American Society for Social Philosophy—highlight his influence. The John Templeton Foundation grant underscores his research impact in ethics and religion.
