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
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1976
Age (years)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
 49
United States average
 42
Global average
 32
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
 48
Global average
 87
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%
% Female researchers
2025
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
 20%
United States average
 49%
Global average
 47%

Social

Followers (2025)
Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy, George Mason University
 411
United States average
 51,217
Global average
 20,495
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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