Catherine Peters
Welcome! I am a tenured associate professor of philosophy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
I specialize in medieval philosophy, particularly Thomas Aquinas and Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā), philosophical anthropology, normative ethics (especially Virtue Ethics and Natural Law), and the philosophy of disability.
My work brings medieval thought into conversation with contemporary questions concerning human nature, personhood, ability, and human flourishing. I invite people to read difficult texts closely and consider what they can contribute to present questions.
I regularly teach courses in medieval philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of disability. I welcome conversations with students, scholars, and wider audiences about human nature and the good life. Alongside my teaching and scholarship, I am also interested in the work of building academic communities and institutions.
At LMU, I have served on search and admissions committees, advised students, mentored faculty, and developed academic programs. As coordinator of the Philosophy Colloquium Series, I bring scholars and students together for conversations across fields and traditions. These roles have deepened my interest in academic leadership, particularly in disability access, faculty development, and the conditions that help students and colleagues thrive.
