Dr. Nathaniel Gilmore

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Biography

Nathaniel Gilmore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in early-modern political thought and jurisprudence, exploring the historical ideas that have shaped political discourse. His scholarly work includes significant contributions to the understanding of political philosophy, particularly in relation to Rome and the Enlightenment. Gilmore's notable publication, "Montesquieu's Spirit of Rome" (2022), is part of Oxford University's Studies in Enlightenment Series. He has also published papers in several prestigious journals, including the American Political Science Review and the European Journal of the History of Economic Thought. Gilmore engages students in complex discussions regarding capitalism, political psychology, and tyranny, drawing on the works of historical figures such as St. Augustine and Montesquieu. He teaches a variety of courses and seminars that focus on critical examination of modern liberalism and the foundations of conservative and radical thought. Through his teaching, Gilmore aims to provide a rigorous intellectual environment conducive to exploring the complexities of political theory and its historical roots.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, US

Teaching and researching in the field of Government, specializing in early-modern political thought.

Courses

GOV 382M • Montesquieu GOV 355M • Cities Man God GOV 351G • Critics Modern Liberalism CTI 322 • Critics Modern Liberalism GOV 382M • Montaigne GOV 314E • Classics Socl/Polit Thought CTI 302 • Classics Socl/Polit Thought GOV 355M • Fndtn Conservat/Radicalism GOV 382M • City God: Augustine GOV 335M • Liberty/Empire: Machiavelli

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.