Lawrence Masek

Dr. Lawrence Masek serves as a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Ohio Dominican University (ODU), where he has been a core faculty member since 2004. Previously, he held adjunct positions at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from Marquette University (2002)
• M.A. in Philosophy from Marquette University
• B.A. in Philosophy and Economics from Boston College (1997)

His research specializes in ethical theory, with rigorous focus on natural law foundations and the principle of double effect. This work culminated in his monograph Intention, Character, and Double Effect (University of Notre Dame Press, 2018). His publications span interdisciplinary domains including Catholic bioethics, business ethics, and medical philosophy, appearing in journals such as Journal of Medicine and Philosophy, National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, and Ratio Juris.