Evan Oxman

Evan Oxman is an Associate Professor of Politics at Lake Forest College, specializing in political theory, US politics, and public law. He holds a BA Summa Cum Laude from Duke University (2004), an MA (2006), and a PhD (2009) in Politics from Princeton University. His research focuses on questions of political legitimacy, early modern philosophy, and contemporary ethical debates in politics. Recent publications include analyses of anti-Zionism’s moral dimensions and Hobbesian theories of authority.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Duke University, Political Science (2004)
• Master of Arts, Princeton University, Politics (2006)
• Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, Politics (2009)

Research interests bridge classical political philosophy and modern governance, with particular attention to issues of sovereignty, citizenship, and ethical governance. His work appears in peer-reviewed journals like Nations and Nationalism and Hobbes Studies.

Teaching and advising focus on political theory, US constitutional law, and public policy analysis.