Grant Neil Havers

Grant Neil Havers is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Trinity Western University, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Political Studies. He teaches in the Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities program and holds a PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University (1993) and a BA (First Class Honors) in Philosophy from the University of Calgary (1987). His research focuses on political philosophy, particularly modern political theory, the conservative tradition, and biblical foundations of political thought. He has authored two books and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications. Havers is a member of the Eric Voegelin Society and has received the Davis Distinguished Teaching Award (2004). His current research explores Machiavelli’s influence on conservative political philosophy. Courses taught include Ancient Greek Wisdom, Social Justice, and Postmodern Philosophy.

Education:

• PhD in Social and Political Thought, York University, 1993
• BA (First Class Honors) in Philosophy, University of Calgary, 1987

Research Interests: Political philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of history, conservative political thought, and the intersection of theology and politics. His work emphasizes biblical foundations in political theory and critiques of modern secularism.

Publications Trends: Recent articles focus on Voegelinian thought, critiques of capitalism, Spinoza studies, and dialectical approaches to conservatism. Themes include historical progress, political theology, and ideological comparisons between thinkers like Kojève and McLuhan.

Awards:

• 2004 Davis Distinguished Teaching Award

Advising & Grants: No specific advisee名单 listed, but actively involved in graduate supervision. No grants explicitly mentioned, but research on Machiavelli suggests ongoing scholarly engagement.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but collaborates with peers in the Eric Voegelin Society and co-edits publications like Walk Away: When the Political Left Turns Right (2019).