Young was born in New York City and studied philosophy and graduated with honors at Queens College. She was awarded a Master's degree and PhD in philosophy by 展开

Iris married David Alexander, and gave birth to a daughter, Morgen Alexander-Young.
After an 18-month struggle with esophageal cancer, … 展开

Books
• Young, Iris Marion; Allen, Jeffner (1989). The thinking muse: feminism and modern French philosophy. … 展开

Before coming to the University of Chicago she taught political theory for nine years in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the 展开

Young's interests ranged broadly, including contemporary theories of justice; democracy and difference; feminist political theory; … 展开

In recognition of her work with the Center for Gender Studies at the University of Chicago, the center's distinguished faculty lecture series was renamed in her honor in November 2006. In … 展开

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