Our Story
Over 40 Years of Philosophy and Public Policy
The Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, founded in 1976 by Peter Brown and Henry Shue, is one of the oldest research institutions in the United States providing expertise on the normative dimensions of public policy. The Institute works on pressing issues in public policy, including climate change and environmental policy, peace and security, bioethics and emerging technologies, international human rights, international criminal law, and global demands for justice.
Our Mission
Policy Innovation through Normative Analysis and Critical Reflection
Since 1976, the mission of the Institute is to create policy innovations through normative analysis and critical reflection; our work engages academics, policy makers, and the public on pressing normative issues in public policy to make a lasting and beneficial impact on society.
In 2011, the Institute moved from the University of Maryland to George Mason University, where it continues its mission in providing policy innovations through normative analysis and critical reflection.
