Katie McShane

Katie McShane is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on the intersection of ethical theory and environmental ethics, particularly exploring the moral significance of emotional attitudes toward the natural world. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from Northwestern University.

Her work examines concepts like awe, respect, and valuing attitudes in environmental contexts, challenging anthropocentric perspectives and advocating for holistic ecological ethics. She has published extensively in journals such as Philosophical Studies and Environmental Ethics, and her recent research analyzes assumptions about value in environmentalist frameworks.

McShane's scholarship bridges philosophy with practical issues like climate justice, animal welfare, and indigenous environmental knowledge. She previously taught at North Carolina State University and was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University’s Center for Ethics and the Professions.

Her articles reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, addressing topics from food ethics to climate ethics and the role of emotions in moral reasoning.