Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University

IPPP
Fairfax, VA , United States

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, well-being and welfare, bioethics and emerging technologies, international human rights, international criminal law, and global demands for justice.

Contact details

Website:
http://ippp.gmu.edu/

Address:
George Mason University, Robinson Hall B465, 4400 University Drive, 3F1, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Topics of research
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
N/A
Year founded
1976
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Peter Brown, Henry Shue
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Andrew Light
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Andrew Light
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Andrew Light PhD
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
16
United States average
47
Global average
86
2023
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
10
2021
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
9
% Female staff
2025
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
25%
United States average
51%
Global average
50%
2023
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
20%
2021
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
23%
Age (years)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
50
United States average
42
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
20%
United States average
49%
Global average
47%

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
411
United States average
50,641
Global average
19,743
Followers (2024)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
485
Followers (2022)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
446

Data notes

Last updated: 08/03/2025
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