Dr. Bryan Garsten

Biography

Bryan Garsten is a Professor in the Humanities and Political Science at Yale University. He is the author of 'Saving Persuasion: Defense Rhetoric Judgment' published by Harvard University Press in 2006. Garsten's research focuses on political rhetoric, deliberation, and the relationship between politics and religion. His upcoming book, 'Heart of a Heartless World,' explores the ethical and political dimensions of early nineteenth-century liberalism in the United States and France. He has also edited a collection of essays titled 'Rousseau, Enlightenment, Legacies' alongside renowned Rousseau scholar Robert Wokler. Garsten's works have received accolades, including the Book Prize from the Political Theory section of the American Political Science Association for their significant contributions to the field. He teaches various courses such as 'Introduction to Political Philosophy,' 'Aristotle’s Political Thought,' and 'Political Representation.' His commitment to interdisciplinary teaching was recognized with the 2008 Poorvu Family Prize. He has played significant administrative roles as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies within the Political Science Department. Garsten is actively involved in conferences related to Political Thought and has served on several educational committees. He founded the 'Citizens, Thinkers, Writers' program in 2016 to engage students with local public schools.

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