Alan Levine

Alan Levine serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Government at American University's School of Public Affairs, where he also directs the Political Theory Institute. His academic work focuses on political philosophy foundations of U.S. government, comparative democracy, and historical-modern issues of toleration.

Research Focus:

• Philosophical foundations of American democracy
• European perceptions of American political development
• Historical and contemporary issues of religious and cultural toleration
• Ethics and human rights frameworks
• Postmodern political theory applications

Professional Recognition:

• National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
• Research Fellowship at Hoover Institution, Stanford University
• Visiting Fellowship at University of London's Institute for United States Studies
• Fellowship at Princeton University's James Madison Program