Dr. David Hart

Biography

David Hart is a historian with libertarian interests focusing on the history of the classical liberal tradition, particularly 19th century French political economists and English Levellers. He has a rich academic background, having studied in Australia, Germany, the U.S., and the U.K. He obtained a BA Honours degree from Macquarie University, a Master's from Stanford University, and a PhD from King's College, Cambridge. David previously held a position in the Department of History at the University of Adelaide for 15 years, where he contributed significantly to the academic field. He designed and managed the award-winning website 'The Online Liberty Library,' a non-profit educational foundation active from 2001 to 2019. Currently, David is working on multiple projects, including editing a growing collection of 'Great Books' in the Western tradition and developing a monograph on classical liberal class analysis. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the role of an educator in guiding learners to recognize their assumptions and beliefs, aiming to cultivate a more informed and free-thinking society. David is fluent in French, German, and Latin, and speaks several English dialects.

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