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James Dawes is a Professor of English at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He directs the Program in Human Rights and Humanitarianism, founded by him. Previously, he was a Junior Fellow at Harvard University’s Society of Fellows. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in English Literature from Harvard University and an M.Phil. from Cambridge University.
His research focuses on intersections between American literature, human rights, and philosophy. Key themes include ethical storytelling, atrocity documentation, and moral philosophy. He has authored four major books: Evil Men (2013, award-winning), That the World May Know (2007), The Language of War (2002), and The Novel of Human Rights (2018). These works explore how narratives represent violence, ethics, and human rights in conflict contexts.
His publications consistently address the tension between truth-telling and ethical responsibility, particularly in depictions of atrocities. Media engagements include appearances on NPR, BBC, and CNN.com, where he discusses literature’s role in human rights discourse. Awards include the International Human Rights Book Award and recognition for his innovative interdisciplinary scholarship.
