Department of Philosophy
Dr. Varun Kulkarni
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Faculty profile
About Dr. Varun Kulkarni
Varun Kulkarni teaches Political Philosophy and Ethical Theory & Moral Reasoning, focusing on contemporary debates over global justice. His research examines international resource distribution, democratic legitimacy, and obligations to future generations under conditions of climate change. His articles appear in leading journals of political thought and applied ethics.
Dr. Varun Kulkarni is a member of the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Political philosophy
- Global justice
- Democratic theory
- Climate ethics
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 243
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Varun Kulkarni isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Varun Kulkarni has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Philosophy.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.