David Fott, Associate Professor of Political Science
David Fott, associate professor of political science, has been at UNLV since 1992. Professor Fott received his BA from Vanderbilt University in 1983 and his AM and PhD from Harvard University in 1986 and 1993 respectively. He is the author of John Dewey: America’s Philosopher of Democracy (Rowman and Littlefield, 1998) and articles and book chapters on Dewey, Cicero, Machiavelli, Montesquieu, US presidential power, and Jane Austen. His current research focuses mainly on Cicero, the ancient Roman philosopher. His translation of Cicero’s On the Republic and On the Laws will be published in 2013 by Cornell University Press. He is also writing a book on Cicero’s political philosophy.
At UNLV he has taught a wide range of classes in political theory and American political thought, as well as introductory courses in American politics and political science.
Courses taught in spring 2013:
Political Science 200, Section 2: Survey of Political Theory
Political Science 409L: Medieval Political Theory
Professor Fott is founder and director of the Great Works Academic Certificate program at UNLV, which provides undergraduates the opportunity to take part in a conversation with some of the best thinkers of all time.
Office: Wright Hall (WRI) B217; 702-895-4187 telephone, 702-895-1065 fax; dfott@unlv.nevada.edu
Mailing address: Box 455029, 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-5029