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Mark Blitz serves as the Fletcher Jones Professor of Political Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College and directs the Henry Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard University in Political Science.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Political Science, Harvard University
- BA in Government, Harvard University
Blitz specializes in the intersection of philosophical traditions and contemporary political systems. His research spans ancient philosophy (particularly Plato's political thought) and modern philosophy (with emphasis on Heidegger's critiques of technology), alongside American political institutions and conservative theory. He examines how foundational philosophical concepts inform modern governance, individual liberty, and cultural dynamics.
His recent publications reveal consistent engagement with classical texts through a modern lens, connecting historical philosophical frameworks to current political challenges like technological determinism, secular governance, and cultural conservatism. This work demonstrates his signature approach of bridging millennia of political thought with 21st-century policy dilemmas.
Blitz has received exceptional recognition for pedagogy:
- American Political Science Association Award for Outstanding Teaching (2008)
- Crocker Award for Merit from Claremont McKenna College (2007)
- Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Pennsylvania
His career combines academic leadership with significant public service, having advised government bodies during the Reagan Administration and contributed to policy think tanks. As director of the Henry Salvatori Center, he cultivates scholarly discourse on individual freedom through lectures, publications, and institutional partnerships with organizations including Princeton University's Society of Scholars.
