Alexander Guerrero

Alex Guerrero is a philosopher with expertise in political, legal, and moral philosophy, as well as epistemology related to these fields. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Renton, Washington, he graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in Philosophy. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and a JD from New York University, where he received a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship and a Furman Scholarship, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the New York University Law Review during his studies. Joining the Rutgers University faculty in 2016, Guerrero has previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania and NYU, covering topics in legal and political philosophy, legal ethics, and applied ethics. His research has been published in leading journals, including Philosophy and Public Affairs and Public Affairs Quarterly. Guerrero is currently working on a book titled The Lottocratic Alternative, advocating for a “lottocratic” system of government to enhance political equality and legislative responsiveness. He also explores bioethical issues related to the allocation of scarce medical resources, the moral status of animals, the philosophy of punishment, and ethical decision-making under uncertainty.