Samuel Garrett Zeitlin

Dr Samuel Garrett Zeitlin serves as Lecturer in Modern Intellectual History at University College London's Faculty of History. His prior academic appointments include positions at:

• University of California-Berkeley
• University of Chicago
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen
• University of Cambridge (College Lecturer and Fellow of Corpus Christi College)

Zeitlin completed his PhD at the University of California-Berkeley in 2018.

His research centers on intellectual history with specialized focus on the history of political thought, history of international relations, and political philosophy. Key contributions examine Francis Bacon's conceptions of war and peace within early modern political theory and provide novel interpretations of Carl Schmitt's work on historical jurisprudence and state theory. This scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary political discourse through meticulous archival research and theoretical innovation.

Zeitlin's publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with early modern political philosophy (particularly Francis Bacon) and 20th-century continental thought (notably Carl Schmitt), frequently exploring intersections between legal theory, state formation, and international relations. His output combines original journal articles with significant translation work, including Raymond Aron's 'Liberty and Equality', demonstrating commitment to cross-cultural transmission of political ideas.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Independent Publisher Book Award in Religion category (2016) for co-editing/translation of 'Land and Sea'
• Election as Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022)

Zeitlin currently does not accept PhD students as primary supervisor. While specific grant details aren't documented, his consistent high-impact publications indicate sustained research funding support across multiple institutions.

No dedicated research laboratories or formal teams are referenced in his professional profile.