S. M. Love is Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a joint appointment at the College of Law at Georgia State University and a 2021-2022 Faculty Fellow at the Center for Ethics and Public Affairs.  Professor Love’s primary research interests are in political and legal theory, where she aims to show that Immanuel Kant’s theory of right has a great deal to offer to contemporary discussions of political and legal theory. In addition, Love also studies Karl Marx’s treatment of capitalism.

The judicial branch is a cornerstone of American Democracy, with an immediate and tangible impact on the public; over one in five Americans (65 million people) interact with the justice system annually through criminal or civil processes. The day-to-day work of judges and court administrators is vital, as courts decide cases and establish policies that affect people's lives, community safety, and the nation's social and economic structures.

The Murphy Institute is pleased to announce an upcoming research conference titled “Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: From Risk to Reform”, hosted by the Center for Law and the Economy. Join leading scholars, advocates, and policymakers as they examine the residential insurance crisis gripping Louisiana and elsewhere and discuss the range of potential reforms that could stem it. 

Each semester The Murphy Institute sponsors a series of seminars organized by the Tulane Department of Political Science that provides an opportunity for faculty, researchers, and practitioners to present their latest research and pressing issues related to topics in political economy. Research presented covers all aspects of contemporary politics science, including comparative politics, public policy, international relations, American politics, and normative theory.