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
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2020 - Present
Social Science Research Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Dean for Undergraduate Curricular and Academic Affairs at Duke Kunshan University
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2025 - Present
DKU Faculty
Visiting Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke Kunshan University
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2025 - Present
DKU Faculty
Recent Publications
Machiavelli's Gospel The Critique of Christianity in "The Prince"
Book · May 30, 2016 A new reading of The Prince, arguing that the classic text is neither a scientific treatise on politics nor a patriotic tract but rather an artful, elaborated critique of the dominant religion of his time ... Cite"La Carita Propria" and the Uncertain Foundations of Unarmed Principalities
Chapter · March 18, 2015 Since in Italian and in Latin unlike English the same word means both human and humane, it may be relevant to note those instances where umano means human rather than humane, especially since the quality or virtue of being humane is ... ... CiteOf Monarchs and Majorities: Thomas Paine's Problematic and Prescient Critique of the U.S. Constitution
Journal Article Perspectives on Political Science · April 3, 2014 Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
2008
Ph.D.