Travis Cook

Dr. Travis Cook serves as an Associate Professor in the Politics Department at Belmont Abbey College, specializing in constitutional law, political philosophy, and international relations. He actively instructs honors seminars and courses on classical texts, modern political theory, and American political institutions.

• B.A., University of Maine
• M.A., Boston College
• Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago

His research focuses on the intersection of political philosophy and governance, particularly examining classical texts (Plato, Aristotle, Hume) and their influence on modern political systems. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes on presidential studies and constitutional frameworks.

Dr. Cook’s publications include analyses of the American presidency, comparative political philosophy, and educational theory. His work spans topics like constitutional ethics, executive power, and the philosophical underpinnings of liberal arts education.

He engages in academic mentorship through thesis supervision and directed studies, covering subjects such as Homer’s Iliad, late modern political philosophy, and the philosophy of education.