Stanley Hauerwas

Stanley M. Hauerwas is a prominent American theologian and ethicist, recognized for his extensive contributions to theological ethics, political theory, and the philosophy of social science. He served as the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Theological Ethics at Duke University, where he taught for nearly three decades before retiring in 2013. Hauerwas, who also held a joint appointment at Duke Law School, is known for his critical perspectives on liberal democracy and capitalism, advocating for virtue ethics and postliberal theology. His notable works include A Community of Character and Hannah’s Child: A Theological Memoir, among others. Hauerwas has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named "America's Best Theologian" by Time magazine in 2001. He continues to engage with theological discourse through lectures and publications, influencing contemporary thought on ethics and community life within Christianity.