Sharon Krause

Sharon Krause is the William R. Kenan, Jr. University Professor of Political Science at Brown University, affiliated with the Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College, an M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Political Theory from Harvard University. Her research focuses on political theory, particularly environmental politics, freedom, social inequality, and democratic theory. She has authored influential books such as Eco-Emancipation: An Earthly Politics of Freedom (2023), Freedom Beyond Sovereignty (2015), and Civil Passions (2008), which explore themes of justice, ecological sustainability, and non-sovereign agency.

Her work bridges classical and contemporary political thought, engaging with thinkers like Montesquieu, Hume, and Arendt. She has been honored with awards including the Clay Morgan Award (2024) and Spitz Prize (2010). Krause teaches courses on political theory, environmental humanities, and ancient/modern political thought, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding power, justice, and ecological responsibility.

• Education: B.A. Wellesley College (1988), M.T.S. Harvard Divinity School (1993), Ph.D. Harvard University (1998)
• Key Research Areas: Eco-politics, non-sovereign freedom, democratic deliberation, gender studies
• Recent Trends: Increasing focus on environmental sustainability and intersectional domination theories

Her articles analyze topics ranging from Montesquieu’s legal philosophy to contemporary feminist theory, demonstrating a commitment to integrating historical insights with urgent modern challenges.