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Michael Frazer

 

Michael Frazer

Assistant Professor
[ Curriculum Vitae ]
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Biographical Note:

Michael Frazer's research focuses on Enlightenment political philosophy and its relevance for contemporary political theory. His current book project, “The Enlightenment of Sympathy: Justice and the Moral Sentiments in Eighteenth-Century Political Thought,” defends a psychologically holistic approach to political reflection through an examination of such authors as David Hume, Adam Smith and J. G. Herder. Dr. Frazer has also published articles on Maimonides, Nietzsche, John Rawls and Leo Strauss in such journals as "Political Theory" and "The Review of Politics." After receiving his B.A. from Yale University and his Ph.D. from Princeton University, Dr. Frazer spent the 2006-7 academic year as a postdoctoral research associate in the Political Theory Project at Brown University.

Papers:

Esotericism Ancient and Modern Michael L. Frazer, "Esotericism Ancient and Modern: Strauss Contra Straussianism on the Art of Political-Philosophical Writing," Political Theory 34:1, February 2006, pp. 33-61
The Compassion of Zarathustra Michael L. Frazer, "The Compassion of Zarathustra: Nietzsche on Sympathy and Strength," The Review of Politics, 68 (2006), pp. 49-78
John Rawls: Between Two Enlightenments Michael L. Frazer, “John Rawls: Between Two Enlightenments.” Political Theory, 35:6, December 2007, pp. 756-780.