Dr. Andrew Murphy

Biography

Andrew Murphy is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Murphy's research focuses on the intersections of politics and religion, with particular interest in the emergence of religious liberty and the ongoing ramifications of these debates in American politics. He is the author of 'Toleration: A Short Introduction' (Oxford, forthcoming 2025) and has written extensively on political thought, particularly that of William Penn. His works include 'William Penn: Life' (Oxford, 2019) and co-edited 'Worlds of William Penn' (Rutgers, 2019). Murphy has held previous appointments at institutions such as Virginia Commonwealth University, Rutgers University, and Valparaiso University, and is deeply engaged in the life and political thought of William Penn, illustrating his broader interests in political action and historical contexts of political theory.

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