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Karen E. Stohr is the Ryan Family Professor of Metaphysics and Moral Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University and a Senior Research Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Her research focuses on ethics, particularly contemporary Kantian and Aristotelian traditions, exploring topics such as practical wisdom, moral imagination, disability conventions, friendship, and social practices. She holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Stohr’s scholarship includes three major books and numerous articles. Her work bridges academic philosophy and public engagement, addressing themes like moral improvement, the role of manners, and ethical challenges in healthcare contexts. She actively participates in initiatives such as the Engelhard Project, integrating ethical reflection into student life. Her recent projects examine beneficence in serious illness and the moral dimensions of social conventions, including disability awareness and interfaith dialogue.
Her publications span scholarly journals and popular media, including contributions to New York Times, Washingtonian, and radio/podcast appearances discussing ethics in daily life and bioethics.
