Loren Lomasky

Loren E. Lomasky is an American philosopher, currently holding the position of Cory Professor of Political Philosophy, Policy and Law at the University of Virginia. He earned his PhD from the University of Connecticut and has held academic positions at Bowling Green State University, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and the Australian National University. Lomasky has also served as a contributing editor for *Reason* magazine. His scholarly work primarily focuses on ethics and political philosophy. His book, *Persons, Rights, and the Moral Community*, is recognized for its strong advocacy of a rights-based perspective on moral and social issues. His teaching interests also extend to the philosophy of religion, medieval philosophy, and the broader history of philosophy. Lomasky is a recipient of several awards, including the 1991 Matchette Prize for his influential book. He has also held research appointments supported by organizations like the NEH and various academic centers. Lomasky is a notable critic of animal rights, having authored a paper defending meat consumption and challenging the arguments for moral vegetarianism. He posits that the enjoyment derived from eating meat provides significant qualitative and quantitative benefits comparable to those from the arts, and that abstaining from it would diminish many people's lives.