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Daniel Burns is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Dallas specializing in political theory and American politics. His research examines foundational questions in liberal democracy through historical analysis of Aristotelian, Augustinian, and Enlightenment thought.
Research concentrations include:
- Augustinian influences on modern politics
- Lockean democratic theory
- Tensions between liberal theory and institutional practice
- Religious foundations of political order
Publications analyze thinkers including Aristotle, Cicero, Locke, Rousseau, and contemporary theorists. Recent work explores Christian moral philosophy in political contexts and the role of institutions in democratic societies. Teaching encompasses core texts seminars, American foreign policy, and graduate courses on political philosophers.
No student advising or awards are documented. Administrative roles include interim associate deanship in Constantin College of Liberal Arts (2020-2021).
