Stephen L. Carter is a 20th and 21st century American law professor, legal- and social-policy writer, and novelist.

His policy writings include the following books:

  • Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby (1992)
  • The Culture of Disbelief (1994), which describes, and opposes, barriers to visibly religiously motivated participation in public life.
  • Integrity (1997)
  • The Dissent of the Governed: A Meditation on Law, Religion, and Loyalty (1998)
  • Civility (1999)
  • God's Name in Vain: The Wrongs and Rights of Religion in Politics (2001)

His first novel is:

His academic affiliation is with the law school of Yale University.