Mary Ruwart

Mary Ruwart (pronounced Roo-wart) is a prominent libertarian author, speaker, and activist known for her work in the fields of ethics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.

Etymology

The name "Mary" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "bitter". "Ruwart" is a surname of unknown origin.

Biography

Dr. Mary J. Ruwart was born in Detroit, Michigan. She received her B.S. in biochemistry in 1970 and her Ph.D. in Biophysics in 1974, both from Michigan State University. She then joined the Department of Surgery at St. Louis University and left her assistant professorship there to accept a position with The Upjohn Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1976.

Career

At Upjohn, she researched the development of new therapies for a variety of diseases, including cancer and AIDS. Ruwart left Upjohn in 1995 to devote her time to consulting and writing. Her award-winning international best-selling book, Healing Our World, demonstrates how the ethics of non-aggression can solve social problems and provide universal abundance.

Political Involvement

Ruwart has been an active member of the Libertarian Party for many years. She has run for office several times, including a bid for the Libertarian Party's nomination for President of the United States in 2008.

Related Terms

• Libertarianism
• Ethics
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceuticals
• Non-aggression principle

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Mary Ruwart
• Wikipedia's article - Mary Ruwart

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