Professor Ted Miller researches early modern political thought. He has focused on Thomas Hobbes, but is expanding his work into the topic of sovereignty. He is especially interested in sovereigns who test their powers, and the law, with acts of mercy, pardons, grace, favor, dispensations, and the political and popular authors who either defend or decry such acts. Related authors of interest include Seneca, William Davenant, Leibniz, and Jules Michelet.
Research Areas:
Research Interests:
- Political Theory
- Early Modern Political Philosophy
- Thomas Hobbes
- Sovereignty
- Continental Philosophy
- History of Science
- Politics and Literature
- Ordinary Language and Politics.
