Michael Frazer

Michael Frazer is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Glasgow's Political & International Studies Department. His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, with emphasis on Enlightenment thinkers like Adam Smith and Nietzsche. Frazer holds a BA from Yale and PhD from Princeton, with prior appointments at UEA, Brown, and Harvard.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Yale University
• Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University

Research interests include:

• Moral sentiments and their contemporary relevance
• Political theory and intellectual history
• Objectivity in scholarly activism
• Historical contextualism in political thought
• Nineteenth-century ethical philosophy

Publications highlight themes like:

• Moral sentimentalism across disciplines
• Ethics of political interpretation
• Justice theory and inclusion

Professional contributions include book chapters on Adam Smith, Nietzsche, and Burke, as well as active participation in ECPR conferences and intellectual history symposia.