Michael Valdez Moses

Michael Valdez Moses is a Professor at the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy within the George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University. His research bridges political philosophy, early modern European history, and cultural studies, with a focus on literature and cinema.

• Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts
• The University of Virginia, Master of Arts
• The University of Virginia, Ph.D.

His scholarly work examines intersections between classical political thought and modern cultural expressions, particularly in early modern European contexts. He has contributed extensively to edited volumes on modernist literature and cinema, analyzing figures like John Milton, V.S. Naipaul, and filmmakers such as John Ford.

Recent publications explore themes such as the Roman Senate’s influence on democratic institutions and modernist cinematic aesthetics. Moses co-edited major works including A Modernist Cinema and Modernism, Postcolonialism, and Globalism, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.