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Khalil Habib serves as Associate Professor of Politics and holds the Allison and Dorothy Rouse Chair in Politics at Hillsdale College, with his office located in Kendall 104. His contact email is khabib@hillsdale.edu.
His educational credentials include a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine (1996), an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto (1997), and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Boston University (2006).
Dr. Habib specializes in classical and early modern political philosophy, with deep expertise in foundational texts from Thucydides and Aristophanes to Machiavelli and Montesquieu. His research consistently examines the interplay between literature and political theory, exploring themes of statesmanship, liberty, and the tension between faith and reason across historical contexts. Particular attention is given to Shakespearean works as vehicles for political wisdom and the evolution of Western political thought through medieval and Renaissance frameworks.
His publication trajectory demonstrates sustained engagement with canonical political texts, moving chronologically from ancient epics like Gilgamesh through Enlightenment philosophy while maintaining focus on enduring questions of governance, virtue, and human nature. This cohesive body of work reveals a methodological commitment to close textual analysis within historical context.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Summer Institute on Medieval Political Philosophy Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities (2014)
- Faculty Recognition Award and Media Relations Award from Salve Regina University (2009–2010)
- Earhart Fellowship (2001–2003)
Dr. Habib teaches core political theory courses including U.S. Constitution, Classical Political Philosophy, Modern Political Philosophy and Literature, Early Modern Political Philosophy, and specialized seminars on Tocqueville. Public records indicate no formal advising roles or research grants beyond his published scholarly output.
