Elizabeth Anderson—well known for her work in political philosophy, including her influential defence of ‘relational egalitarianism’—has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship:
"University of Michigan philosopher Elizabeth Anderson—whose research focuses on democratic theory and equality in political philosophy—has been deemed an 'exceptionally creative individual' by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.Prof. Anderson (‘Liz’) was the Co-Chair of my PhD dissertation committee back in an earlier era of civilization. Her account of relational egalitarianism, with which I broadly agree, significantly influenced my subsequent thinking and work. (I nonetheless have some disagreements with Liz—mainly about 'ideal theory’—but I naturally worry that I'm the one who is wrong on the matter...)
Anderson was one of 26 chosen for the prestigious 2019 MacArthur Fellowship—also known as a 'genius grant.'"
