Gregory Collins
About Gregory Collins
Gregory Collins is a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at Yale University, specializing in the political theory of abolition and race, as well as liberalism and conservatism. He has authored a book on Edmund Burke's political economy and has received the 2020 Novak Award for his research on freedom and virtue.
Work at Yale University
Gregory Collins has been serving as a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer in the Program on Ethics, Politics, and Economics at Yale University since 2019. In this role, he engages in teaching and research, focusing on the intersections of ethics, politics, and economics. He also lectures in the Department of Political Science, contributing to the academic discourse within the university. His work at Yale emphasizes his scholarly interests in political theory, particularly regarding abolition, race, and the frameworks of liberalism and conservatism.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at The Catholic University of America, earning both a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Political Theory and American Politics between 2012 and 2017. Additionally, he studied Middle East politics and Arabic at The American University in Cairo for 11 months in 2008. His academic background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of political theory and its applications.
Background
Gregory Collins has a diverse academic background that spans various institutions and areas of study. He began his higher education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he focused on Political Science. His studies continued at The Catholic University of America, culminating in a Ph.D. His experience also includes a significant period at The American University in Cairo, where he explored Middle East politics and Arabic. This varied educational journey informs his current research and teaching.
Achievements
Gregory Collins authored the book 'Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke's Political Economy,' published by Cambridge University Press. This work reflects his scholarly interests and contributions to the field of political theory. Additionally, he received the 2020 Novak Award from the Acton Institute, recognizing his research on the connection between freedom and virtue. These achievements highlight his commitment to advancing knowledge in political theory and ethics.