John Abughattas
PhD Candidate
Research Interests: Moral and Political Philosophy
The central aim of my dissertation is to present and defend an account of the right of return for forcibly displaced persons which does not rely on territorial claims. In pursuing this project, I have developed interests in intersecting questions about the nature of settler colonialism, minority rights, transitional justice, immigration, and political legitimacy.
Prior to joining the department in 2021, I received a BA in Philosophy from UCLA.