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Linda Raeder is a Professor of Politics at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She has been associated with the institution since 2001, after teaching at the Center for U.S. Studies in Wittenberg, Germany. Her academic leadership includes serving as an associate editor of Humanitas since 1994.
- Degrees:
- PhD in Politics, Catholic University of America
- MA in Political Science, University of Richmond
- MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – Social Studies, University of Virginia
- BS in Economics, Virginia Commonwealth University
Raeder’s research spans the Anglo-American liberal tradition, political economy, and the intersection of theology with political philosophy. Her publications analyze thinkers like Mill, Hayek, and Voegelin, exploring themes such as civil society, limited government, and ideological critiques.
She has authored three major book volumes (2018-2019):
- Freedom and Political Order
- Freedom and Economic Order
- Limited Government and the Death of God
Her scholarly work consistently engages with:
- Epistemological limits of rationalism
- Religious aspirations in secular ideologies
- Historical continuity of liberal-conservative debates
- Psychological dimensions of political movements
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- PBA’s Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching (2017)
- Lambe Fellowship (Institute for Humane Studies)
- Weaver Fellowship (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)
- Earhart Foundation Fellowship
- Albright Fellowship (University of Richmond)
- Governor’s Fellowship (University of Virginia)
As a peer reviewer for scholarly journals and conference participant in the U.S. and Germany, Raeder bridges academia through collaborative critique and international dialogue.
