B.A. University of Memphis, 1982
M.A Philosophy, University of Memphis, 1984
PhD in Philosophy SUNY Stony Brook 1994
Mary Ann McClure has been a professor in the Department of Philosophy for 29 years. She earned her PhD from SUNY Stony Brook. Her areas of expertise include feminist theory, ethics and feminist encounters with science. Recently she has taught courses in 19th Century Philosophy and the philosophy of human rights. A commitment to the values of responsiveness, connection, and difference forms the core of her teaching practices. Beyond the classroom, she facilitates community discussion groups focused on social justice and is an avid swimmer.
The Big Issues, Ethics and the Law, 19th Century Philosophy, Ethical Theories, Philosophical Issues in Rights"
American Philosophical Association, Society of Women in Philosophy, and International Association of Women In Philosophy
"Chaos and Feminism," in Public Administration and Management, Vol. 2, No.4, 1997; "A Passion to Connect: The Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Brute Galdikas," in Research in Philosophy and Technology, Vol.16, 1997
Her interest in feminist theory, ethics and philosophy of science has lead to writings on the epistemology of the primatology and alternative epistemologies found in chaos theory that challenge traditional conceptions of nature. She has also explored the ethical implications of recent reproductive technologies.