Peter Steinberger

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Peter James Steinberger is a professor of political philosophy at Reed College. He served as Reed’s thirteenth president, and was followed by Colin Diver.

Steinberger has been part of Reed College’s faculty since 1977. He’s taught many classes over the years, reportedly in the same room for about 35 years. He has also written editorial columns for publications such as The Oregonian, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and The New York Times. In addition to his books, he has published numerous articles on political philosophy, with a special focus on the work and influence of Hegel in leading journals like the American Political Science Review.

Early education and training:
- Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1976
- M.A., Fordham University, 1972
- B.A., Fordham University, 1970

Career highlights:
- Dean of the Faculty, Reed College, 1997–2001 and 2002–2010
- Acting President, Reed College, 2001–02
- Chair, Department of Political Science, Reed College, various terms between 1979 and 1990

Books by Peter Steinberger:
- Ideology and the Urban Crisis (SUNY Press, 1985)
- Logic and Politics: Hegel’s Philosophy of Right (Yale University Press, 1988)
- The Concept of Political Judgment (University of Chicago Press, 1993)
- The Idea of the State (Cambridge University Press, 2005)
- The Problem With God (Columbia University Press, 2013)
- The Politics of Objectivity (Cambridge University Press, 2015)