Dr. Christopher Tilmouth

Biography

Christopher Tilmouth has a substantial academic career at the University of Cambridge, having earned both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in English from Christ's College, Cambridge. He became a Research Fellow at Peterhouse, Cambridge, in 1999, and later joined Corpus Christi College as a College Lecturer in 2001. Tilmouth became a University Lecturer in 2006, now recognized as an Associate Professor, specializing in literature and philosophy. His research interests encompass late sixteenth to late eighteenth-century English literature, the relationship between literature and philosophy, and early modern intellectual history. He explores key figures such as Shakespeare, Milton, and the impact of philosophers like Descartes and Hume on British thought. Tilmouth's recent work contributes to an understanding of the complexities within Augustan literary culture and sentimental literature. He is also a member of the Editorial Board for the journal Seventeenth Century and actively engages in international conferences, disseminating his research on various platforms across top universities and research centers.

Research Interests