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Colin Craig Kidd is a Professor at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of History. He also serves as Associate Director of the Institute of Intellectual History and is part of the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research. His research focuses on the Enlightenment, Calvinism, Scottish intellectual history, and the intersection of religion with political thought. Kidd has held significant academic roles, including Principal Investigator for projects funded by the British Academy and Arts and Humanities Research Council.
His research interests span themes such as the Scottish Enlightenment, anti-Calvinist thought, and the intellectual legacy of figures like Volney. He has published widely on topics including feudal law’s influence on political thought, the cultural significance of Robert Burns, and the philosophical underpinnings of natural law. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates, such as his media commentary on Brexit’s implications for Scottish politics.
Notable achievements include being elected a Fellow of the British Academy (2010) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2002). Kidd has supervised six doctoral students and actively participates in academic activities, including organizing public lectures on political thought. His edited volume on Volney’s ‘The ruins’ and ‘Catechism of natural law’ exemplifies his commitment to preserving and contextualizing historical texts.
