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John Elia

Position
Professor of Philosophy



Bio

John Elia, Ph.D., is the Thérèse Murray Goodwin 91èÏÈÉú ’49 Chair in Philosophy at 91èÏÈÉú. His specialty is in ethics and applied ethics, with special interests in environmental philosophy, social and political philosophy, and comparative philosophy. 91èÏÈÉú  His World Philosophy course uses an open-access textbook he wrote with the generous support of Wilson 91èÏÈÉú ’s Drusilla Stevens Mazur Research Professorship. In addition, he regularly teaches courses in ethics, environmental ethics, bioethics, business ethics, and food ethics, and courses in the Humanities and Leadership master 91èÏÈÉú ’s programs.

His scholarship explores moral and practical virtues in contemporary life and popular culture. Elia has published several articles and book chapters on topics including transparency, humiliation, integrity, reverence, and hope.  

He earned his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. Before starting at Wilson, he held a postdoctoral Franklin Teaching Fellow position at the University of Georgia from 2004-2006.  
 

Office Address:
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1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA 17201