Stuart Professor of Philosophy Gideon Rosen has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.  Rosen is one of 250 new members representing 31 areas of expertise being recognized and celebrated for excellence. 

“We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, non-profit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and for the curiosity, creativity, and courage required to reach new heights,” Academy President David Oxtoby said in the Academy's official announcement. “We invite these exceptional individuals to join in the Academy’s work to address serious challenges and advance the common good.”

Rosen is one of only two Princeton University faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this year.  (Read the University's home page story.) He joins current Department of Philosophy faculty members of the American Academy John Burgess, Dan Garber, Philip Pettit and Michael Smith, and emeritus faculty members Anthony Appiah, Paul Benacerraf, Alexander Nehamas and Bas Van Fraassen. 

Congratulations Gideon!