Luke Foster

Dr. Luke Foster serves as Assistant Professor of Government at the Graduate School of Government, Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C. His scholarly work critically examines political thought across American and French contexts, focusing on aristocratic structures, democratic theory, and the university's function in cultivating societal elites.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Columbia University
• Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago (Committee on Social Thought)

Dr. Foster's research interrogates meritocracy's limitations through his forthcoming book "Beyond Meritocracy: The Pursuit of Excellence in America," analyzing how historical political theories shape modern elite formation. His publications in The Tocqueville Review, American Political Thought, Political Science Reviewer, and Laws demonstrate rigorous engagement with classical and contemporary political philosophy, particularly regarding institutional roles in sustaining excellence within democratic societies.