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Jason Brennan is the Robert J. and Elizabeth Flanagan Family Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, and Public Policy at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. He specializes in the interdisciplinary field of politics, philosophy, and economics (PPE), with a strong focus on democratic theory, ethics, and market institutions. He is Editor-in-Chief of Philosophy & Public Affairs and Associate Editor of Social Philosophy and Policy.
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Arizona (2007)
- B.A., University of New Hampshire
Brennan’s research centers on foundational questions in political and moral philosophy. His work critically examines the legitimacy and epistemic quality of democratic systems, as seen in Against Democracy and Democracy: A Guided Tour. He explores the moral foundations of markets in Markets without Limits and Why Not Capitalism?, and investigates issues in higher education, criminal justice, and effective altruism. His recent book Questioning Beneficence engages with the philosophical underpinnings of charitable giving and effective altruism.
His 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with the moral and institutional structures of modern society, spanning democratic theory, market ethics, education reform, and global justice. The works demonstrate a consistent analytical rigor and a commitment to applying philosophical reasoning to real-world policy problems, often challenging conventional wisdom in both academic and public discourse.
- Named one of the best undergraduate business professors by Poets and Quants (2024)
- Provost's Innovation in Teaching Award, Georgetown University (2022)
- Editor-in-Chief, Philosophy & Public Affairs
- $2.1 million Templeton Foundation grant for research on markets and effective altruism
Brennan has advised major research projects and developed innovative pedagogical initiatives such as the Ethics Project, a student-directed experiential learning program. He has authored or co-authored 18 books and over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with his work translated into more than 35 languages. While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, his editorial leadership and funded projects indicate a central role in shaping contemporary debates in political philosophy and applied ethics.
