Dr. Eric Beerbohm

Biography

Eric Beerbohm is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University. He serves as Faculty Director and Faculty Dean of Quincy House and is a Senior Adviser for Civil Discourse in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His philosophical teaching interests encompass democratic theory, political ethics, and philosophy of social science. Beerbohm's recent work includes collaborations on Civic Education in Polarized Contexts and Reconciliation and Repair. His book projects explore themes of disagreement and political friendship, such as in 'Disagree: Friendship and Politics', which examines the spaces for disagreement and the norms governing discourse. He is also working on 'Gaslighting Citizens', analyzing how politicians manipulate evidence to create alternative realities and the implications for democracy. His publications include articles in notable journals and contributions to the NOMOS volumes on political legal philosophy. Beerbohm has received several prestigious honors, including the Roslyn Abramson Award, and has played a significant role in graduate fellowships at Harvard's Safra Center for Ethics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Princeton University, a B.Phil. from Oxford University, and a BA from Stanford University, where he focused on Political Science and Ethics.

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