Benjamin James Hoyt

Dr. Benjamin James Hoyt serves as an Assistant Professor of Political Science within the Department of Political Science at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He joined Mercer University in 2022 as a visiting instructor of political science and was appointed to his current position in 2023, following prior teaching experience at Chapman University.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine
• M.A. in Political Philosophy: The Idea of Toleration from the University of York
• B.A. in History from California State University, Sacramento

Dr. Hoyt's research explores applied political theory through the lens of civic education psychology and historical political thought, with significant contributions to realist political theory, American politics, and democratic theory. His work critically examines the interplay between ethics, law, and public policy in contemporary governance, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical frameworks to real-world political challenges.