Nicholas Tampio
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Government Hamilton College
Clinton, New York
Starting July 1, 2008
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
Fordham University
Bronx, NY 10458
“The motto of enlightenment is therefore:
Sapere Aude! Have the courage to use your own understanding!” – Immanuel Kant, 1784
Personal Statement
I am happy to report that I have accepted a tenure-track position in the Department of Political Science at Fordham University!
In 2005, I received my doctorate in political science from Johns Hopkins University and began teaching at Hamilton College. Previously, I lectured at George Mason University and the University of Virginia, where I also served as the assistant editor of Political Theory.
I research the legacy of the Enlightenment in contemporary political theory. In particular, I consider how John Rawls and Gilles Deleuze transform Kant’s ideas to create new political theories. My work illuminates the political and philosophical benefits of adapting Kant’s ideas over time. Politically, it suggests that Kant's heirs should rethink their principles rather than retain those of an earlier era.
I have taught courses on American political thought, contemporary political theory, the Enlightenment, global justice, Nietzsche, human nature, and social science methodology. My courses aim to use the history of political philosophy to illuminate current events.
On a personal note, Giuliano turned 2 in December, and we look forward to the arrival of his sibling this summer!