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William Bruce Parsons Jr.

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute
Social Science Research Institute

Overview


My research examines early modernity, Christianity and the thought of Niccolo Machiavelli. My current project examines Machiavelli's creative appropriation of history to further his project. I have teaching interests in the broad history of political thought, from ancient political thought to late modernity, including American political thought.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute · 2020 - Present Social Science Research Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Curricular Affairs at Duke Kunshan University · 2021 - Present DKU Faculty
Visiting Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke Kunshan University · 2020 - Present DKU Faculty

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Toronto (Canada) · 2008 Ph.D.