Dr. Samuel Moyn

Professor

Biography

Samuel Moyn is the Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University. His scholarly work focuses on modern European intellectual history, political thought, and international law, particularly concerning human rights. He has written extensively on these subjects and his recent publications include "Liberalism Against Itself" (Yale University Press, 2023) and "Human Rights and the Unequal World" (Harvard University Press, 2018). In addition to academic contributions, Moyn has engaged with public discourse through various outlets, including The Atlantic, NPR, and The Guardian, discussing topics like neoconservatism in U.S. foreign policy and the legitimacy of the U.S. Supreme Court. He teaches courses related to conservatism, constitutional law, and international human rights, shaping the education of future generations in the legal field.

Research Interests

Experience

Kent Professor
2015-01-01 — Present

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Teaching and research in law and history.

Courses

Conservatism Constitutional Law International Human Rights Supreme Court Alternatives