Jason Blakely

Jason Blakely is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University's Seaver College. His academic work bridges political philosophy, hermeneutics, and critical theory, focusing on the intersections between communitarian thought, post-liberalism, and technocracy's influence on modern governance.

• Research Themes: Explores ideological divides in liberal democracies, critiques of scientific authority in social sciences, and the ethical dimensions of political theory.
• Public Engagement: Regularly contributes to leading venues like The Atlantic and Harper’s Magazine, straddling academic and popular discourse.

His recent book Lost in Ideology (2024) analyzes how competing ideological frameworks shape political disorientation. Earlier works like We Built Reality (2020) and Interpretive Social Science (2018) critique scientism in social research. His articles examine topics spanning hermeneutic politics, democratic theory, and the philosophy of history.

Blakely teaches courses on contemporary ideology, ancient Greek political philosophy, Christian political theology, and Shakespeare's political themes. His scholarship engages deeply with theorists like Alasdair MacIntyre and Charles Taylor, often reinterpreting their work against reactionary readings.