Ryan T. Anderson

Ryan Timothy Anderson (born 1981)[1][2] is an American conservative political philosopher who is best known for his opposition to same-sex marriage.[3] He is currently president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.[4] He was previously the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation[5] and the founder and editor-in-chief of Public Discourse, the Witherspoon Institute's online journal.[6]

Ryan T. Anderson
Born
Ryan Timothy Anderson

1981 (age 41–42)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Education
Princeton University (AB)
Known forOpposition to same-sex marriage
Notable work
What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense
TitlePresident of the Ethics and Public Policy Center
MovementConservatism in the United States
Websiteeppc.org/author/ryan_anderson

Early life and education

Anderson was born in Baltimore.[7] He is the second youngest of five sons.[3] Anderson received his bachelor of arts degree from Princeton University and his doctorate in political philosophy from the University of Notre Dame.[8]

Published works

Anderson's 2014 dissertation is titled Neither Liberal Nor Libertarian: A Natural Law Approach to Social Justice and Economic Rights, advised by Professor Michael Zuckert.[8][1]

Anderson co-wrote the 2012 book What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense with Sherif Girgis and mentor Robert P. George.[3][9] In it, they make the argument that the purpose of marriage is procreation and thus same-sex marriages should not be possible. Justice Samuel Alito referenced the book in his dissenting opinion in United States v. Windsor.[3][10] In 2017, Anderson co-authored Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination with Girgis and John Corvino. The book received positive reviews for its constructive, back-and-forth discussion on religious freedom and anti-discrimination law.[11][12]

In 2018, Anderson released his book When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment.[13][14][15] The book, critical of what it calls "transgenderism" and heavily influenced by the works of Paul R. McHugh, came under scrutiny after it topped the Amazon bestsellers list in the Gay & Lesbian Civil Rights History category.[16] On February 21, 2021, the book was removed from Amazon.[17] On March 11, 2021, Amazon explained its decision in a letter addressed to Republican Senators Marco Rubio, Mike Lee, Mike Braun, and Josh Hawley.[18] Anderson denies that his book describes transgender persons as "mentally ill."[19]

Anderson opposes the Equality Act.[20]

Personal life

Anderson is Catholic.[21]

References
  1. Anderson, Ryan T. (2014). Neither liberal nor libertarian: a natural law approach to social justice and economic rights (Ph.D.). University of Notre Dame.
  2. "O nowej teorii prawa naturalnego, małżeństwie i wolności religii" (in Polish). Central and Eastern European Online Library. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  3. Barnes, Robert (April 15, 2015). "The right finds a fresh voice on same-sex marriage". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  4. "Ryan T. Anderson". eppc.org. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  5. Fitzsimons, Tim (January 29, 2019). "Conservative group hosts anti-transgender panel of feminists 'from the left'". NBC News. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  6. "Masthead". Public Discourse. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  7. "Ryan T. Anderson". Catholic Answers. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  8. "Ryan T. Anderson, Author at Ethics & Public Policy Center". Ethics & Public Policy Center. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  9. Worsnip, Alex (January 30, 2013). "Arguing against gay marriage". Prospect. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  10. United States v. Windsor, 570 (U.S. 2013).
  11. Picciotti-Bayer, Andrea (July 18, 2017). "Religious Liberty vs. Anti-Discrimination: Toward a 'Political Settlement'". National Review. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  12. Vischer, Robert K. "Agreeing on How to Disagree". Commonweal. No. September 20, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  13. Anderson, Ryan (2018). When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment. Encounter. p. 264. ISBN 9781641770484.
  14. Greenesmith, Heron (June 17, 2020). "Non-Affirming Therapists Endanger Trans Youth". Teen Vogue. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  15. Lu, Rachel (July 29, 2018). "The Assault on Reality". National Review. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  16. Eunjung Cha, Ariana (February 2, 2018). "Ryan Anderson's book on transgender people is creating an uproar". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  17. Fung, Katherine (February 22, 2021). "Best-Selling Controversial Book on Transgender People Removed From Amazon 3 Years After Publication". Newsweek. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  18. Trachtenberg, Jeffrey (March 11, 2021). "Amazon won't sell books framing LGBTQ+ identities as mental illnesses". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  19. Gstalter, Morgan (March 12, 2021). "Amazon removing books that frame LGBTQ issues as mental illness". The Hill.
  20. Anderson, Ryan (February 21, 2021). "Biden's Equality Act is a danger to women's and conscience rights". New York Post. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  21. "Franciscan University Welcomes Catholic Scholar, Ryan T. Anderson, PhD, as Visiting Fellow at the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life". Franciscan University of Steubenville. Retrieved July 6, 2022.

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