Susan A. Stark

Susan A. Stark is a Professor of Philosophy at Bates College, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Georgetown University and a B.A. from Brown University.

Her research focuses on moral psychology and social philosophy. In moral psychology, she examines the roles of emotions in morality. In social philosophy, she advocates for reparations addressing systemic racism and explores reproductive ethics, emphasizing midwifery care as a solution to maternal mortality disparities.

Recent publications include critiques of pity's moral value and analyses of the childbirth crisis in the U.S. No awards are listed, though her work engages deeply with structural inequities. No advising/grants information provided. No specific labs or teams mentioned.