Westchester Institute

The Westchester Institute for Ethics & the Human Person is a research institute conducting interdisciplinary, natural law analysis of complex, contemporary moral issues yet unresolved among Judeo-Christian scholars. Anchored in the classic perennial and Catholic view of the human person, our moral inquires are first and foremost of a scholarly nature. However, we pursue answers to these disputed questions with an eye toward enriching the quality of contemporary moral discourse, and fostering sound prudential judgment in cultural and political matters. We are currently dedicated to the following issues: - The genesis of human life & the moral status of the human embryo - The search for scientifically and morally feasible alternatives to embryo-based biomedical research - The use of emergency contraception in rape protocols - The determination of human death, and end-of-life issues - The relationship between religion, science, and reason as sources of moral insight for modern society. The Westchester Institute and its scholars have become a distinguished resource and point of reference for think-tanks, centers for applied research, and institutes of public policy analysis. Together, we seek to make a significant contribution to the common good and to contemporary culture.