PhD Intellectual History

Course Overview This course offers a unique exploration of intellectual history, blending Sussex's pioneering legacy in the field with a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to political thought. You will engage with core traditions while being encouraged to pursue innovative research that crosses conventional academic boundaries. Key Program Highlights Expert supervision in British political thought from 1500-1900 Deep focus on the Scottish Enlightenment and 18th-century ideas Exploration of early modern intellectual history and 19th-century European thought Strong interdisciplinary links to philosophy, politics, literature, and theology Support for pioneering research in new and emerging fields of inquiry