John Corvino

He is a professor of philosophy and the dean of the Honors College at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and the author of several books, with a focus on the morality of homosexuality.

Corvino attended St. John's University in New York City, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 1990.

In part with the assistance of Chase Whiteside, Corvino has produced three popular YouTube video series, in which he responds to frequently asked questions on topics covered in each of his books.

[4] Corvino has focused his works on the moral and legal standing of homosexuality, often partnering with ideological opponents to present both sides of a debate fairly and accurately.

He has received widespread praise for his civil, articulate approach to controversial issues and his respectful dialogue with opponents.

Several prominent opponents of same-sex marriage have expressed respect for Corvino, albeit still disagreeing with him, and LGBT rights activists have commended him for engaging the other side with patience and geniality.

In the San Francisco Book Review, Elizabeth Raymond wrote, "Debating Same-Sex Marriage's format is quite interesting – and massively effective .

[14] In The Times Literary Supplement, libertarian Nigel Ashford commented that "the tone of the book—of reason and logic, respect for opponents and willingness to engage in intellectual combat—is set by Corvino himself in his examination of the case against homosexuality, and by the inclusion of a rebuttal of his own arguments.

(2013) received several positive reviews, including from Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson[16] and feminist philosopher Martha Nussbaum.

[17] Conservative intellectual Robert P. George wrote, "John Corvino is a philosophically sophisticated, lucid writer who makes a serious effort here to engage those (like me) with whom he disagrees.

[19] In Commonweal, Robert K. Vischer wrote, "Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination is a direct challenge to our cultural moment, opting for careful analysis over clickbait, mutual understanding over demonization, and clearly demarcated disagreement over sweeping dismissal.