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Kate A. Manne is a Professor in the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has taught since 2013. She maintains dual affiliations with both the Philosophy Department and the Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, establishing herself as a leading voice at the intersection of moral theory and feminist social critique.
Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies in philosophy, logic, and computer science at the University of Melbourne (2001-2005), followed by graduate work at MIT (2006-2011). She entered academia as a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows (2011-2013) before joining Cornell.
Manne's research fundamentally reshapes discourse on gendered power structures through rigorous philosophical analysis. Her groundbreaking books Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny (2017) and Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women (2020) dissect systemic misogyny and male entitlement using frameworks from moral psychology and social epistemology. She examines how bodily imperatives generate moral claims while challenging reasons internalism, frequently translating complex theory into public discourse through contributions to The New York Times, The Boston Review, and Chronicle of Higher Education.
Her major recognitions include:
- Junior Fellowship from Harvard Society of Fellows
- Prestigious book prize for Down Girl
- Award-winning New York Times op-ed
- Multiple 'Book of the Year' designations from The Washington Post, Times Higher Education, and other major publications
As a dedicated mentor, Manne supervises graduate students in philosophy and feminist studies, guiding research on gender, ethics, and social power dynamics. Her academic service extends through active participation in both the Philosophy Department and Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, where she shapes curriculum and intellectual community while maintaining rigorous public engagement on contemporary gender issues.
