Nathan DuFord

Nathan DuFord is an Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College. Their research and teaching focus on political theory, with specializations in critical theory, feminist thought, queer theory, psychoanalysis, and contemporary political thought. They aim to develop theories that help understand and transform societal structures through their academic work.

Education

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Binghamton University (2016)
• M.A. in Philosophy, Binghamton University
• B.A. in Philosophy/Political Science, New College of Florida

Research Interests include exploring the intersections of sex/gender, sexuality, and democracy, particularly through the lens of early Frankfurt School theorists like Adorno. Their work has been published in Hypatia, The Journal of the American Philosophical Association, and popular outlets like Parapraxis, Boston Review, and Aeon.