Peter Bach-y-Rita

Peter Bach-y-Rita

Co-Founder & Dean of Academics

Peter Bach-y-Rita is co-founder of Reason & Rationality. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from MIT, a J.D. from Stanford Law School, and an A.B. from Princeton University with highest honors. His dissertation at MIT explored the intersection of ethics, biology, and technology.

He has published work on intellectual property, bankruptcy law, and the nature of legal causation. In 2023, he launched the Reason & Rationality summer program, starting as a pilot for graduating students of San Francisco’s Cathedral School for Boys.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D., Philosophy — MIT
  • J.D. — Stanford Law School
  • A.B., highest honors — Princeton University

About Reason & Rationality

Reason & Rationality is a selective, residential summer program on the Princeton University campus where high school students sharpen critical thinking through small-group discussion with Ph.D. instructors. Founded in 2023, 2-week and 1-week sessions. 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Learn more →