Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Sam Schmitt is a political theorist whose research combines normative philosophy with a deep understanding of institutions and diverse perspectives to examine questions at the intersection of contemporary political theory, religion, and political economy. In his book project, Sam analyzes several religious objections to market-oriented liberalism to advance reforms which make market society more open to more ways of life, religious or not. His other projects include developing a realistic account of character and ethics for politicians and improving political science and PPE curricula for civic outcomes. Sam earned his PhD in Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Bowling Green State University.