Valerie Williams

Professionally, my research interests are in the history of philosophy, feminist philosophy, and biomedical ethics. Often times my research involves work at the intersection of two or more of these areas at once. For example, my current primary research program focuses on the role of the family in the history of philosophy and how that impacts women's social status.

In my teaching, I am committed to showing the relevance of philosophy to everyday life and in particular to our attempts to be good people. This is why I enjoy teaching courses in both ethical theory and applied ethics. In both my teaching and research, I value openness to new ideas and challenges to accepted or standard viewpoints. In my home life, I enjoy teaching cardio kickboxing, baking desserts from scratch (my favorite store is the King Arthur Flour flagship in Vermont), watching copious amounts of television, and spending time with my family and friends.

What I Love About Emmanuel:

I love the faculty and students at Emmanuel, and in particular, their openness and willingness to assist others. Since coming to Emmanuel, I have been impressed with the commitment to social justice and true care for others expressed by faculty, staff, and students. It's an all-around great place to be!