Richard Winfield is a philosopher, educator, husband, father, and union member, Richard Dien Winfield has devoted his work to addressing the fundamental problems of our society. In his philosophical writing, he has focused on conceiving what our institutions of freedom should be. In his social engagements, he has sought to put these ideas into practice. Seeing too many Americans denied dignity and economic security, Richard has supported striking workers, organized sugarcane laborers, and joined unionizing efforts at UGA, where he has taught for 37 years, inspiring students to seek truth and justice. In 2018, Richard ran for Congress in Georgia's 10th District, advancing a bold social rights platform, anchored in a Federal Job Guarantee.