Forty-five years of leadership
in ethics for a complex world.

The Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University helped to invent the field of bioethics, beginning a tradition of creative leadership in practical ethics that continues into the twenty-first century.

Tribute to Robert M. Veatch

Professor emeritus at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the philosophy department at Georgetown University LeRoy Walters remembers Dr. Robert M. Veatch in a tribute essay.

January 8, 2021

Dr. Daniel Sulmasy appointed Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics

We are pleased to share Provost Groves’ announcement of Dr. Daniel Sulmasy as the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Join us as we welcome Dr. Sulmasy to his new role as our director.

December 22, 2020

KIE Acting Director Publishes New Book On Physician-Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, and the Holocaust

KIE Acting Director Dr. Daniel Sulmasy and Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld Co-Edit New Book Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Before, During, and After the Holocaust.

December 21, 2020

Hastings Center Tribute to Robert M. Veatch

Professor emeritus at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the philosophy department at Georgetown University LeRoy Walters remembers Dr. Robert M. Veatch in a tribute Bioethics Forum Essay.