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.
Faculty
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.
KIE Scholar Speaks During Webinar on Jesuit Ideals & Ethical Principles In the Classroom
KIE Senior Research Scholar and Director of Ethics Lab Maggie Little shares experiences and reflections from the virtual classroom during a webinar hosted by the Georgetown University Alumni Career Services.
KIE Acting Director Provides Ethical Guidance for District of Columbia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
KIE Acting Director Is Engaged as Ethics Consultant for the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Health Regarding Their COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
Remembering Robert M. Veatch, PhD 1939-2020
Robert M. Veatch, PhD, Senior Research Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Professor Emeritus of Medical Ethics, and a Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Georgetown University died Monday, November 9, 2020 at age 81 after a short illness.
KIE Scholars to Present at Annual ASBH Meeting
Several KIE Scholars and students will present at the annual meeting of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities October 12-18, 2020.
Acting Director Dr. Daniel Sulmasy Speaks at the Completed Life Conference
On September 17th, 2020, KIE Acting Director Dr. Dan Sulmasy participated as a speaker on a panel for the Completed Life Conference
Welcoming Joel Michael Reynolds
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics welcomes Joel Michael Reynolds as its newest Senior Research Scholar.
Senior Research Scholar responds to Victoria’s ‘voluntary assisted dying’ law
In an opinion piece for ABC Religion and Ethics, KIE Senior Research Scholar John Keown writes about ‘slippery slope’ concerns from laws permitting physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and voluntary euthanasia (VE). Read the full article here.
KIE alumni elected to ASBH board of directors
This week, two graduates from the KIE doctoral program, Dr. Thaddeus Pope and Dr. Carol Taylor, were elected to serve on the board of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities.