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Jacob T. Levy is the Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory and Professor of Political Science at McGill University, with an associate membership in the Department of Philosophy. He coordinates the Research Group on Constitutional Studies and directs the Yan P. Lin Centre for the Study of Freedom and Global Orders. His work spans political theory, constitutional studies, and legal theory, with a focus on liberalism, pluralism, federalism, and the history of political thought. He holds degrees from Brown, Princeton, and the University of Chicago. Levy’s research explores tensions between rationalist and pluralist traditions in liberal thought, modern constitutionalism, and the role of intermediate groups in protecting liberty.
- Educations:
- Ph.D. in Politics, Princeton University (2000)
- M.A. in Politics, Princeton University
- LL.M., University of Chicago Law School
- B.A. in Political Science, Brown University
Levy’s research interests include multiculturalism, nationalism, constitutionalism, and the history of liberal thought. He has authored Rationalism, Pluralism, and Freedom and edited volumes on federalism and colonialism. His work emphasizes the interplay between state power and intermediate institutions.
His articles analyze topics like the separation of powers, legal pluralism, and the legacy of Montesquieu. Awards include the Templeton Adam Smith Fellowship and Fulbright Scholar recognition. Levy has organized conferences on constitutional theory, liberalism, and legal pluralism.
He teaches courses on political theory, constitutional studies, and the history of political thought, including seminars on liberal and republican traditions. His research initiatives include the Lin Centre and RGCS, fostering interdisciplinary work on freedom and global orders.
