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Kwame Anthony Appiah is Silver Professor of Philosophy and Law at New York University, holding positions in both the Philosophy Department and NYU School of Law. Formerly at Princeton University (emeritus), he has taught globally including NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Global Sites. His academic career spans philosophy, ethics, and African studies, with appointments in departments ranging from Comparative Literature to Politics. Born in London (1954) to Ghanaian and English parents, he studied at Clare College, Cambridge (BA Philosophy 1975, PhD 1982).
Research focuses on ethics of identity, cosmopolitanism, honor systems, and race. Key works include *Cosmopolitanism* (2006), *The Honor Code* (2010), and *The Lies That Bind* (2018). His 2025 book *Captive Gods* explores religion's role in social science origins. Courses taught include seminars on honor's legal implications and ethics of identity.
Recipient of over 20 honorary degrees and awards like the National Humanities Medal (2012), Spinozalens Prize (2016), and Kluge Prize (2024). Served as PEN American Center president (2009–2012) and American Academy of Arts and Letters president (2022–present). Public engagements include BBC Reith Lectures (2016), NYT's *Ethicist* column (2015–present), and lectures at institutions worldwide.
Labs/affiliations include NYU's Global Centers, Princeton's University Center for Human Values (2002–2013), and advisory roles for UNESCO and Smithsonian. Family includes husband Henry Finder; global network of 14 nieces/nephews across Ghana, Nigeria, Europe, and the U.S.
