Katarzyna Stępień

Katarzyna Stępień is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Law at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. She specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of law, human rights, and political philosophy. Her academic career includes doctoral studies and habilitation in philosophy, with a focus on the philosophical foundations of law and human rights. She has held roles such as assistant, lecturer, and adjunct before becoming an assistant professor. Her research explores the metaphysical underpinnings of law, natural law theory, and the anthropological basis of human rights. She has contributed to editorial work for journals like 'Civilization' and 'Man in Culture', and has authored numerous articles and books on legal philosophy, metaphysics, and ethics.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy (2006), Habilitation (2016).
• Research Interests: Metaphysics, legal philosophy, human rights, natural law, philosophical anthropology.
• Teaching: Courses on metaphysics, philosophy of law, human rights, and philosophical anthropology.
• Publications: Over 30 articles and books, including monographs on children's rights and natural law.

Her work emphasizes the integration of metaphysical principles with legal and ethical frameworks, addressing contemporary challenges in human rights and legal theory. She is an active member of academic societies and editorial boards, contributing to both scholarly and public discourse on philosophy and law.